Teacher of English (ECT's encouraged to apply)

Shorefields; Wickford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive education institution in Wickford is looking for a committed Teacher of English to join its friendly department in April or September 2026. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, capable of lesson planning, and engaging with students to foster independent learning. The school promotes a collaborative work environment and offers professional development opportunities. The role is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a focus on safeguarding children and nurturing community values.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution

Access to the Cycle to Work scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Access

Flu vaccination programme

Free tea and coffee

Wellbeing week every half term

Qualifications

• Must be a committed and enthusiastic teacher of English.
• Experience with planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Accountability for student progress and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English lessons tailored to student needs.
• Liaise with teaching staff to monitor student progress.
• Participate in developing syllabuses and materials.

Skills

Engagement with students

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of English (ECT's encouraged to apply)

Job Ref No. ECC5407-839 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPS/UPS, London Fringe Pay Scale

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 19th January

Grade/Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale, commensurate with experience

Date Required: 13th April 2026 or 01 September 2026

Required for April 2026 or September 2026 committed and enthusiastic teacher of English to join our friendly and well-resourced English department. The department has a strong ethos of collaborative working and in all key stages. This post would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

• To plan, deliver and teach English lessons and sequences of lessons to meet the individual, personal and academic developmental needs of students and so build their capacity as independent learners.
• To follow the Scheme of Work and assessment programme as provided to ensure that all students make progress
• To be accountable for student progress by liaising with teaching and support staff to monitor and support individual children and teaching groups
• To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work
• To be Form Tutor of an assigned form and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of Form Tutor

For more information please see the attached Job Description

We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The Bromford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Our school is making rapid progress since its inspection in November 2022. A recent review by the Local Authority commented on the ‘sea change’ noted in students’ behaviour and the culture and ethos of the school. Our 2023 outcomes were the best set of Key Stage 4 results achieved by Year 11 students since 2016. Our Year 7 intake continues to be oversubscribed, with a waiting list.

Our school is a strong, caring community underpinned by our three core values of achieve, enrich and prepare. Our school’s culture is focused on the principles of high expectations and aspirations for all members of our community; actions and conversations, however difficult, are always underpinned by kindness; that we communicate and share success; that we value each other’s views and opinions; decisions are evidence based and student centred.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.

About the Trust

We are a successful Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.

Additional Benefits

• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription
• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no afterschool meetings)

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 627848 or via email to [e-mail]

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Naz Choudhury
The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford
Essex, SS12 0LZ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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