Are you a passionate English ECT Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Colchester?
Do you have a flair for creativity and want to thrive as an English ECT within a performing arts setting?
Are you ready to inspire expressive and confident learners in Colchester as an English ECT?
Colchester, Essex
September 2026
Performing Arts Academy - English Department
Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: M1 (ECT Scale)
Applications close: 30/07/26
Applicants considered from W/C 13th April, Trial Day when suits you - onboarded if successful
We are working with a dynamic academy in Colchester that is seeking an enthusiastic English ECT to join their creative and high‑performing team. This Colchester academy places a strong emphasis on expression, confidence, and storytelling, making it an ideal environment for an English ECT to inspire students through both literature and performance.
Job Overview
* This academy caters for pupils aged 11‑16 with a focus on performing arts.
* Full‑time, Monday – Friday English ECT role.
* Deliver engaging and imaginative English lessons to pupils in Colchester.
* Encourage creativity through drama, spoken word, and performance‑based learning as an English ECT.
* Plan, prepare and assess engaging lessons that bring texts to life.
* Collaborate with performing arts staff across the Colchester academy.
This English ECT role in Colchester offers a unique opportunity to teach in a vibrant and expressive environment. Every English ECT is supported through a structured induction programme, mentoring, and opportunities to integrate performing arts into the curriculum.
What we’re looking for
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it.
* A creative and passionate English ECT with strong subject knowledge.
* An individual eager to contribute to the artistic culture in Colchester.
* Strong classroom management and an engaging teaching style.
* A commitment to inclusive and inspiring education.
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
What’s next? Click “Apply Now” and, if successful, you will be contacted for a phone call or contact Ellie at Academics, Chelmsford today!
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