Location: Colchester, Essex Start Date: January 2026 Salary: MPS (ECT Scale) Looking for a supportive school in Colchester to begin your History teaching career? A highly regarded secondary school in the Colchester area is offering an exciting opportunity for a History ECT to join their Humanities faculty from January 2026. Job Overview The successful candidate will deliver History lessons across KS3 and KS4, with access to a full suite of ECT support measures including: • weekly mentoring sessions • co-planned lessons • reduced timetable • developmental observations • clear progression plans The school is known for its strong behaviour culture, structured curriculum and excellent academic outcomes in the Humanities. The School This 11–18 comprehensive school is academically ambitious, student-centred, and deeply committed to supporting early career teachers. Staff describe the working environment as calm, welcoming and collaborative. The History department is well-resourced, sharing rigorous schemes of work and high-quality teaching materials to ensure consistency and confidence for ECTs. Students show strong interest in historical enquiry, critical thinking and extended writing — making it an ideal place to begin your teaching journey. Benefits Typically Include • Outstanding ECT induction support • High-quality CPD and training • Strong pastoral and wellbeing systems • Opportunities to lead clubs such as History Society, Debate Club or GCSE intervention groups Experience & Qualifications • Degree in History or related discipline • QTS (or currently completing training) • Strong understanding of the KS3–KS4 curriculum • Reflective practitioner committed to development • Legal right to work in the UK Application If you are a History ECT looking for an excellent school in Colchester to launch your teaching career, please submit your CV.