Early Careers Teacher - Secondary Education

Early Careers Teacher - Secondary Education

Location: Essex

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: September

A progressive and vibrant secondary school in Essex is currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) across various subjects to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified teachers to develop their teaching skills in a supportive and innovative educational environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5, adhering to the national curriculum.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and lesson planning in collaboration with department teams.
• Assess, monitor, and record the progress of students, adapting teaching methods to cater for varied learning needs.
• Participate in the school’s extensive professional development programme, designed to support ECTs through mentorship and bespoke training sessions.
• Engage with the wider school community through extracurricular activities, school events, and parent evenings.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) anticipated by the start date.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Commitment to professional growth and development as an early career teacher.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage students, staff, and parents.
• A proactive approach to embracing new teaching methodologies and technologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary with a clear pay progression structure.
• Comprehensive induction programme specifically tailored for early careers teachers.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities within the school.
• Supportive senior leadership team committed to fostering a culture of learning and success.
• Access to wellness programmes and initiatives to ensure work-life balance.