📘 Teacher of English - Secondary School (Colchester, Essex)

📍 Location

Colchester area, Essex (easily accessible by public transport and main road links)

🧾 Contract Type

• Permanent, full-time
• Start date: September 2026
• Suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers

💷 Salary

• MPS/UPS scale: approx. £32,916 - £51,048 per year
• Pay progression available based on performance and experience

📚 Role Overview

The school is seeking a passionate and committed English Teacher to join a high-performing English department. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the possibility of teaching Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

You will be expected to:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in English Language and Literature
• Support students preparing for GCSE examinations
• Develop pupils' reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resources
• Use assessment data to track progress and inform teaching strategies
• Maintain strong classroom behaviour and a positive learning environment

🎯 Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be on an ECT pathway
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
• Ability to inspire and engage students of varying abilities
• Good classroom management skills
• Commitment to improving student outcomes
• Willingness to contribute to wider school life and enrichment activities

🌱 What the School Offers

• Supportive and collaborative English department
• Structured induction for ECTs with mentoring support
• Ongoing professional development (CPD opportunities)
• Clear career progression routes
• Access to well-resourced teaching materials and schemes of work
• Positive school culture focused on behaviour, achievement, and wellbeing

🧑‍🏫 Ideal Candidate Profile

This role would suit:

• An Early Career Teacher looking for strong support and development
• An experienced teacher seeking a new challenge in a structured department
• Someone passionate about literature, language, and improving literacy outcomes