Early Career Teacher

• History ECT required January 2026 • Good mixed school based in Ipswich • History ECT to join a reflective, research-informed Humanities department This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT specialising in History to develop secure KS3–KS4 practice in a school that places high value on structured pedagogy, clear routines and strong mentoring. The successful candidate will receive full induction training and be supported in building skills in enquiry-based teaching, historical interpretation and extended writing. School Information This 11–18 school serves approximately 1,300 students and has a positive reputation for its Humanities curriculum, extensive enrichment opportunities and strong behaviour culture. The History department offers rich resources including digital archives, curated topic booklets, historical source collections and thematic schemes of work that help students deepen contextual knowledge. ECTs praise the school’s strong support systems, noting frequent check-ins with mentors, collaborative planning time, developmental lesson observations and access to whole-school CPD sessions. Leadership is approachable and committed to staff wellbeing, ensuring new teachers feel supported rather than overwhelmed. Behaviour expectations are clear, with consistent routines that allow early career teachers to settle quickly and develop their classroom presence. Salary Paid to scale on the Main Pay Scale (MPS) Application To be considered for this History ECT position, please send an updated CV.