A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of English to join its supportive English department. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school with clear routines, a well-sequenced curriculum and strong mentoring that helps ECTs grow quickly in confidence and impact. The school is known for its calm learning environment, consistent behaviour systems and supportive leadership, making it an ideal setting for an ECT to develop strong classroom practice and establish a successful teaching career. About the Role As ECT English Teacher, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that build students’ reading, writing and oracy skills. You will be supported to teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops: Strong reading comprehension and interpretation through explicit teaching and guided practice Confident analytical and extended writing through modelling, structure and purposeful feedback Secure vocabulary, grammar and sentence fluency across a range of year groups and abilities Oracy, discussion and critical thinking through careful questioning and classroom dialogue Exam confidence through deliberate practice, retrieval and clear classroom routines Students study a range of texts, including novels, plays, poetry and non-fiction, while developing the core skills needed for GCSE English Language and Literature. Lessons are designed to be both challenging and accessible, helping pupils build confidence and make secure progress over time. ECT Support and Development The school offers a strong ECT induction programme aligned to the Early Career Framework. You will benefit from: A dedicated subject mentor with regular coaching and support Protected time for training, planning and reflection Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues and excellent classroom practice Support with behaviour routines, assessment and adaptive teaching Collaborative planning and shared resources to help reduce workload This is a school that understands the importance of strong early-career support and provides a clear pathway to developing confident, effective classroom practice. The English Department The English department is supportive and collaborative, with a shared commitment to high standards and improving outcomes. Teachers plan together, share resources and use consistent approaches to assessment and feedback. The department values: Clear modelling of reading and writing Purposeful practice that helps students build confidence over time Strong routines that support calm classrooms and effective learning A strong focus on literacy, including vocabulary and extended writing Well-organised intervention and revision support for GCSE classes English is a central subject within the school, and the department plays an important role in helping students become confident readers, thoughtful writers and articulate communicators. About the School This Nottingham secondary school has built a positive learning culture where students are encouraged to aim high, take pride in their work and engage positively with learning. Clear behaviour systems help to create calm classrooms where teachers can focus on teaching and pupils can focus on learning. Leaders prioritise staff development and wellbeing, and ECTs are supported through practical training, strong mentoring and a collaborative professional culture. The school is committed to inclusion and works hard to ensure all learners are supported effectively. Key Information Location: Nottingham Start Date: September 2026 (or by agreement) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: MPS (ECT) What the School is Looking For The successful candidate will: Be an ECT (or soon-to-qualify) and hold, or be working towards, QTS Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature Deliver well-structured lessons with clear routines and high expectations Be committed to developing through mentoring, coaching and training Build positive relationships and maintain a calm, purposeful classroom culture Work collaboratively within a supportive English team Why Join This School Strong ECT induction programme with subject-specific mentoring Supportive English department with shared planning and resources Clear behaviour systems that support confident teaching Practical CPD and opportunities to develop your classroom practice Welcoming Nottingham school community focused on student success This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career English teacher to build confidence, develop excellent classroom practice and inspire confident readers and writers in a supportive Nottingham secondary school.