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English ECT – Waltham Forest – September 2026


Are you an English ECT looking to begin your teaching career in Waltham Forest at a high-performing secondary school with a strong Ofsted judgement? This Waltham Forest school continues to be rated ‘Good’, with leaders praised for their ambitious curriculum, high expectations and clear vision for pupil success. This permanent English ECT opportunity from September 2026 offers the chance to teach KS3–KS4 English in a well-led and supportive environment.


Permanent English ECT role starting September 2026 in Waltham Forest

  • Outer London salary £37,870 (MPS1)
  • Teach English across KS3–KS4 as an English ECT
  • Progress 8 scores consistently above the national average
  • A high proportion of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English GCSE
  • Clear behaviour systems built around consistent expectations
  • Ambitious curriculum designed with strong sequencing and knowledge retention
  • Whole-class feedback strategies supporting measurable progress
  • Regular CPD and structured ECT induction programme
  • Supportive senior leadership team with clear strategic direction


As an English ECT, you will join a department focused on strong subject knowledge, structured delivery, and consistent routines. The school prioritises explicit teaching, retrieval practice, and clear lesson design, providing an effective framework for an English ECT to develop classroom confidence and impact pupil outcomes. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and respond well to high expectations across KS3–KS4.


The successful English ECT must hold an English-related degree from a top 20 or Russell Group university and demonstrate strong academic ability. This Waltham Forest secondary school is well suited to ambitious early career teachers looking to contribute to a culture of high achievement and continued improvement.


If you are an English ECT seeking a permanent role in Waltham Forest from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career in a supportive and high-performing school community.


Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘English ECT’ in ‘Waltham Forest’. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this ‘English ECT’ role.

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Job Type:
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Category:
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