A warm, ambitious 11–18 secondary school on the outskirts of Worcester is seeking a motivated English ECT to join its successful English faculty from January 2026. The school is well regarded locally for its excellent pastoral systems, calm behaviour and commitment to professional development.
The Role
You'll teach English across KS3–KS4, using well-designed schemes that blend challenging literature with clear literacy routines. The department provides ECTs with full unit plans, model essays, vocabulary guides and shared assessments to support confident, high-quality delivery.
You will also receive weekly mentoring sessions, coaching cycles and opportunities to observe experienced practitioners.
The School
The school is Good with particular strengths in behaviour and safeguarding. Lessons are calm, structured and supported by a visible leadership team. The English department occupies a bright, modern block with interactive screens, a shared resource library and access to chromebooks for extended writing.
ECT Support
* Reduced timetable in Year 1
* Weekly mentor meetings
* Access to regional English networks and exam board CPD
* Paired planning & team teaching during term 1
* Clear behaviour systems and consistent routines
You Bring
* PGCE/QTS in English (completed by Jan 2026)
* Strong understanding of pedagogy & curriculum
* Reflective, warm and eager to grow
A fantastic opportunity for an English ECT ready for a supportive, stable and collaborative first post.