ECT of English | Leading Independent School, Barnet

A prestigious, high-achieving Independent Senior School in Barnet, North London, with a reputation for academic excellence and outstanding staff development, is recruiting a permanent, full-time Early Career Teacher (ECT) of English for January 2026.

ECT Programme & Support

• Specialist Mentoring: Receive intensive, subject-specific mentoring from a senior member of the English faculty, focused on literary scholarship and pedagogical precision.
• Protected Development Time: Enjoy a timetable allocation explicitly dedicated to non-contact induction activities, mirroring or exceeding the statutory reduced time.
• Scholarly Environment: Encouragement and funding for the pursuit of higher academic study (e.g., Master's level work) in English Literature or Language.

The Role

• Inspire students by teaching ambitious English Literature and Language across Key Stage 3 and assisting in Key Stage 4 and 5 classes.
• Lead small-group work, debate sessions, and contribute to the school's vibrant literary societies and publications.
• Develop outstanding schemes of work, focusing on critical thinking, sophisticated analytical writing, and a genuine appreciation of great texts.

Requirements

• A strong degree in English Literature or Language. QTS is desirable but not essential, provided the candidate is committed to commencing the Independent School Induction Pathway.
• Intellectual curiosity, excellent communication skills, and the potential to become a leading teacher of English.
• A desire to immerse oneself fully in the cultural and pastoral life of a busy independent school.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Independent School Salary Scale (significantly above the state sector pay scale).
• Exceptional career development and the opportunity to work with highly motivated, intellectually curious pupils.
• Subsidised meals and use of the school's superb sporting and academic facilities.

About the School

This prominent Independent School in Barnet is known for its academic excellence, consistently achieving high results and securing places at leading universities. The school operates with a clear focus on intellectual discipline and nurturing well-rounded, articulate individuals, providing a high-support, high-challenge start for an ECT.