Location: Braintree, Essex Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Paid to scale on MPS A welcoming and well-structured secondary school in Braintree is seeking an English ECT to join its English department from January 2026. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to deliver KS3 and KS4 English within a nurturing and academically focused environment. The successful ECT will work closely with experienced colleagues, benefiting from shared planning, structured assessment frameworks and clear behaviour systems that support confident classroom practice. The School This 11–18 school educates approximately 1,250 pupils and is recognised locally for its calm learning environment, strong literacy focus and consistent academic progress. The English department is collaborative and well-resourced, with sequenced schemes of work designed to support ECT development and build subject confidence. ECTs benefit from a reduced timetable, weekly mentor meetings, protected CPD time and regular observation opportunities. Staff describe the school as supportive, well-led and genuinely invested in early career development. Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.