A thriving 11–18 secondary school in Worcester is looking to appoint a motivated and reflective Teacher of English from January 2026. This post is ideally suited for an Early Career Teacher ready to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and ambitious environment. The Role You’ll teach English across KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of some KS5 teaching as your confidence grows. Lessons are grounded in high-quality literature and purposeful writing, using a curriculum designed to build both knowledge and creativity. You’ll be joining a department that truly values collaboration and coaching — weekly meetings and shared planning time ensure ECTs feel supported, not overwhelmed. The Department The English team is made up of dedicated and passionate teachers who balance academic rigour with warmth and encouragement. They have a shared online resource base and use common assessments to track progress without unnecessary workload. Students enjoy enrichment opportunities such as creative writing clubs, debating, theatre trips, and links with local authors. The School Rated Good by Ofsted, the school is known for strong pastoral support, visible leadership and calm classrooms. Staff wellbeing is a genuine focus, with workload management and ECT mentoring programmes that have received excellent feedback. What’s on Offer Full ECT induction with a dedicated mentor and reduced timetable Collaborative planning and departmental guidance Opportunities to attend external CPD and subject network meetings Excellent behaviour, supportive colleagues, and approachable leadership If you’re an ECT in English who values structure, creativity and professional trust, this is an excellent place to begin your career.