English ECT – Secondary School – Chelmsford

About the position

Location: Chelmsford, Essex Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Paid to scale (MPS – Inner Fringe), dependent on experience An ambitious and well-supported secondary school in Chelmsford is seeking an English ECT to join its successful English department from January 2026. Job Overview This is a full-time role teaching KS3–KS4 English , ideal for an Early Career Teacher seeking: • Structured mentoring • A reduced teaching timetable • Shared planning and assessment • Clear behaviour systems You will be supported by an experienced Head of Department and a collaborative English team who share resources and schemes of work designed to support new teachers. The School This 11–18 secondary school is widely respected for its: • Strong academic outcomes • Secure behaviour systems • Well-established pastoral care • Clear professional development structures ECTs benefit from weekly mentoring meetings, regular lesson observations with feedback, protected planning time and access to whole-school CPD. Staff describe the school as calm, professional and genuinely supportive of new teachers. Experience & Qualifications • Degree in English or related subject • QTS or working towards QTS • Legal right to work in the UK Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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