English ECT – Supportive Secondary School – Cambridge
- English ECT required January 2026
- Good mixed school based in Cambridge
- English ECT to join a forward-thinking and nurturing English department
Our Client is seeking an English ECT to begin their induction year in a warm and well-organised school located just south-east of Cambridge city centre. The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4 and benefit from structured mentoring, weekly development meetings, and regular observation cycles designed to build confidence and classroom expertise.
School Information
This 11–18 school is home to around 1,300 pupils and continues to score well above national averages, with strong outcomes across English, Science, and Humanities. The English department benefits from modern teaching spaces, digital resources, and a curriculum that balances classic texts, contemporary literature, extended writing, and verbal communication skills. The school actively encourages enrichment, including reading clubs, writing competitions, and theatre trips.
Staff describe the school as calm, purposeful, and highly collaborative. ECTs are supported through a tailored induction programme with reduced teaching loads, peer observation opportunities, and training sessions focusing on behaviour management, assessment, and adaptive teaching. Leadership is approachable and committed to staff success and wellbeing.
Salary
Paid to scale on MPS
Application
To be considered for this English ECT position please forward a CV as soon as possible.
- Locations
- Cambridge
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