A welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school in Telford is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of English to join its well-established department from January 2026. The Opportunity This role has been designed with ECT development at its core. You will teach English across KS3 and KS4, working within a department that places a strong emphasis on clarity, literacy and structured progression. Schemes of work are well-resourced and carefully sequenced, giving you a solid framework while still allowing you to develop your own teaching style. The department has a strong track record of supporting new teachers, with regular collaborative planning sessions, shared resources and consistent approaches to assessment and feedback. Support & Development You will benefit from: A reduced teaching timetable as part of your ECT induction A dedicated subject mentor with weekly coaching time Structured CPD focused on behaviour, curriculum delivery and assessment Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues across the school The School Rated Good, the school is known for calm classrooms, strong pastoral systems and positive staff relationships. Leadership is visible and supportive, and staff wellbeing is taken seriously, with realistic marking policies and protected planning time. This is an excellent first role for an ECT who wants to build confidence, develop strong foundations and feel genuinely supported.