ECT Teacher of English - Secondary School - Oldham

A well-led 11–16 secondary school in Oldham is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective ECT Teacher of English to join its established and supportive department. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to begin their journey in a school that has invested heavily in curriculum structure, behaviour systems and professional development.

English sits at the centre of the school’s academic vision. Over recent years, leaders have refined the curriculum to ensure coherence, challenge and strong preparation for GCSE success. Literacy across the curriculum is embedded, and the English department plays a central leadership role in that strategy.

The Role

As an ECT English teacher, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum that balances classic literature with modern and diverse voices. The department places strong emphasis on structured analytical writing, vocabulary development and explicit modelling.

You will receive:

• A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
• A dedicated English mentor with weekly coaching sessions
• Joint planning time and shared schemes of learning
• Support with GCSE assessment and exam preparation
• Access to instructional coaching and literacy CPD

The curriculum is centrally resourced, allowing you to focus on high-quality delivery and refining your classroom practice.

The Department

The English department in this Oldham secondary school is collaborative, stable and experienced in supporting early career teachers. Regular moderation meetings ensure consistency in marking and assessment, and there is a strong culture of peer observation and shared best practice.

Students respond well to clear routines and structured lessons. Behaviour systems are embedded across the school, creating calm classrooms and purposeful learning.

Department strengths include:

• Shared schemes of learning across all year groups
• Structured GCSE intervention programmes
• A well-stocked school library and reading initiatives
• Cross-curricular literacy collaboration

The School

This Oldham secondary school serves a diverse community and has built a strong reputation locally for steady improvement and high expectations. Senior leaders are visible and accessible, and staff wellbeing is prioritised through manageable workloads and clear systems.

The school offers:

• A comprehensive ECT induction programme
• Regular subject-specific CPD
• Clear behaviour and pastoral systems
• Leadership pathways for ambitious teachers

Staff describe the culture as supportive, professional and improvement-focused.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or be completing QTS this academic year)
• Demonstrate secure subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
• Deliver structured, engaging and consistent lessons
• Be reflective and responsive to feedback
• Show enthusiasm and resilience

This role is ideal for an English ECT seeking a well-supported start in a structured and ambitious Oldham secondary school.

Why Join?

• Strong mentoring and structured ECT support
• Clear curriculum and shared planning
• Calm and respectful learning environment
• Collaborative and experienced English team
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you are ready to begin your English teaching career in a well-led and supportive Oldham school, this is an excellent opportunity.