English Teacher – ECT

Job Title:
Early Career Teacher (ECT) – English

Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: MPS1 – MPS2 (£30,000 – £32,000 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: January 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher specialising in English and ready to start your teaching career in January? We are working with a supportive secondary school in Sutton Coldfield that is seeking an English Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of literature and language, help students develop essential communication skills, and grow your teaching practice with the guidance of an experienced team. The school offers a comprehensive ECT induction programme and mentoring to help you thrive in your first year.

• A permanent position with real opportunities for growth – start your career with confidence and security
• A school environment that champions creativity and individuality
  , giving you the freedom to inspire students
• Comprehensive ECT support
  , including regular mentoring, tailored training, and a structured induction programme
• Chances to enrich student life through leading activities like book clubs, creative writing workshops, and drama projects
• Access to modern classrooms and high-quality resources to help you deliver outstanding lessons
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where your wellbeing and professional development are a priority

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Specialism in English
• Ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more,
email Ant at or click ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

All candidates must:

• Hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service
• Provide references to cover the last two years
• Successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.