An established and academically focused independent school in Barnet is looking for a thoughtful Early Career Teacher (ECT) of English to begin their career journey in January 2026 within its successful senior phase.

Responsibilities

• Teach stimulating English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a clear focus on achieving strong GCSE outcomes.
• Integrate fully into the supportive English department, focusing on excellence in foundational literary and language skills.
• Engage with weekly, one-to-one mentoring sessions and observation cycles designed to accelerate pedagogical skill development.
• Maintain comprehensive records of student progress and actively participate in faculty meetings and training.
• Take full advantage of the ECT reduced timetable to manage workload effectively and prepare high-quality resources.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) attained by December 2025 (or currently in your first year of induction - ECT1), and a strong academic background in English Literature or Language.
• Evidence of successful placements in secondary schools and a clear understanding of the ECT period.
• Seeking a highly articulate and professional English Teacher focused on academic depth and intellectual engagement.
• The desire to contribute beyond the classroom through co-curricular activities such as debating or school journalism.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary: Paid on the school’s generous scale, placing the ECT well above the standard Outer London M1 rate.
• Comprehensive, structured induction programme, fully compliant with the Early Career Framework (ECF).
• Opportunity to work with small class sizes and highly resourced teaching environments.
• Private medical insurance access and generous contributions to a school pension scheme.

About the School

This is a prominent independent day school in Barnet with a strong reputation for academic excellence. The school offers a secure, focused, and professional environment, dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity in pupils and supporting ECTs in mastering instruction up to GCSE level.