Teacher of English (ECT)

Job Details

• Employer: Royal Greenwich Trust School
• Salary: MPS £40,317 – £52,300
• Location: Royal Greenwich Trust School
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 31/01/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: RGTS/26/329445

Role Summary

Teacher of English (ECT) to start September 2026

Are you a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of English looking to enthuse students about your subject and raise their achievement?

Our English Faculty is committed to high achievement for all, ensuring every child makes strong progress, reaches their full potential, and leaves school as a happy, confident and well-educated global citizen.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum for students contributing to raising standards of student attainment.
• Provide high-quality teaching and effective pastoral support, creating a learning environment that enables all students to achieve their potential.
• Monitor students progress and development and set expectations in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching.

About You

• An Early Career Teacher (ECT) with QTS, or currently completing teacher training and on track to gain QTS by September.
• Qualified to at least degree level in subject area and/or good A Levels or equivalent.
• Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice.
• Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them.
• Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done.

What we offer

• Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Our leadership team is approachable and committed to providing the resources and guidance teachers need to succeed.
• Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling.
• UST Network Collaboration: Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.

How to Apply

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.

Royal Greenwich Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via agencies.