ECT English Teacher – Secondary School

A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in
Coventry is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of
English to join its supportive English department. This is an
excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their
career in a school with clear routines, a well-sequenced curriculum
and strong mentoring that helps ECTs grow quickly in confidence and
impact. The school is known for its calm learning environment,
consistent behaviour systems and supportive leadership, making it
an ideal setting for an ECT to develop strong classroom practice.
About the Role As ECT English Teacher , you will teach across Key
Stages 3 and 4 , delivering engaging lessons that build students’
reading, writing and oracy skills. You will be supported to teach a
well-sequenced curriculum that develops:
Strong reading
comprehension and analytical skills through explicit instruction
Confident extended writing through modelling, structure and
purposeful practice Secure vocabulary, grammar and sentence fluency
across year groups Exam confidence through deliberate practice,
feedback and clear routines Students study a range of texts
including novels, plays, poetry and non-fiction. Lessons are
designed to encourage discussion and interpretation while ensuring
students develop the skills required for GCSE success, including
comparison, evaluation and sustained argument. ECT Support and
Development The school offers a strong ECT induction programme
aligned to the Early Career Framework. You will benefit from: A
dedicated subject mentor with regular coaching and support
Protected time for training, planning and reflection Opportunities
to observe experienced colleagues and excellent practice across the
school Support with behaviour routines, assessment and adaptive
teaching Collaborative planning and shared resources to reduce
workload This is a school that understands the importance of strong
early-career support and provides a structured pathway to
developing excellent practice. The Department The English
department is supportive and collaborative, with a shared
commitment to high standards and improving outcomes. Teachers plan
together, share resources and use consistent approaches to
assessment and feedback. The department values clear modelling,
purposeful practice and strong routines that support calm
classrooms and effective learning. Intervention and revision
support are well organised, and staff work as a team to ensure
students feel confident and well prepared for GCSE. Key Information

Location:

Coventry

Start Date:

September 2026 (or by agreement)

Contract:

Full-time, permanent Salary: MPS (ECT) What the School is
Looking For The successful candidate will:
Be an ECT (or
soon-to-qualify) and hold, or be working towards, QTS Have strong
subject knowledge in English Language and Literature Deliver
well-structured lessons with clear routines and high expectations
Be committed to developing through mentoring, coaching and training
Build positive relationships and maintain a calm, purposeful
classroom culture Work collaboratively within a supportive English
team Why Join This School Strong ECT induction programme with
subject-specific mentoring Supportive English department with
shared planning and resources Clear behaviour systems that support
confident teaching Practical CPD and opportunities to develop your
classroom practice Welcoming Coventry school community focused on
student success This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career
English teacher to build confidence, develop excellent classroom
practice and inspire confident readers and writers in a supportive
Coventry secondary school.