English ECT – Secondary School – St Albans

About the position

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Paid to scale (MPS – ECT) A welcoming secondary school in St Albans is seeking an English ECT to join its supportive and well-structured English department from January 2026. Role Overview This role offers the opportunity to teach KS3 and KS4 English within a department that places strong emphasis on collaboration, shared planning and consistent assessment. The successful ECT will benefit from guided lesson planning, joint marking, structured observations and a reduced timetable aligned with the Early Career Framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher looking to build confidence in a calm, well-organised environment with clear behaviour systems. The School This 11–18 mixed secondary school educates approximately 1,250 pupils and is well regarded for its academic consistency and strong pastoral care. Literacy is a whole-school priority, and the English department works closely with senior leaders to support reading, writing and oracy across the curriculum. ECTs describe the school as nurturing, professional and development-focused, with leadership that is visible, approachable and highly supportive of early career staff. Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.