English ECT – Supportive Secondary School – Chelmsford

English ECT required January 2026 Mixed secondary school based in Chelmsford English ECT to join a nurturing and well-structured English department Our Client is seeking an English ECT to begin their teaching career in a supportive and academically focused secondary school in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4 English, working within a collaborative department that places strong emphasis on literacy, structured writing, and student confidence. School Information This 11–18 school educates approximately 1,250 pupils and has a strong local reputation for consistent academic progress and excellent pastoral care. The English department is well established, with shared schemes of work, centralised resources, and clear assessment frameworks designed to support early career teachers. ECTs benefit from a reduced timetable, weekly mentor meetings, structured observation cycles, and tailored CPD aligned to the Early Career Framework. Staff describe the school as calm, professional, and highly supportive, with leadership that is visible, approachable, and invested in long-term staff development. Salary Paid to scale on MPS Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.