Job Description

Maths ECT | Braintree 

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a love for Mathematics?

Are you looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive secondary school where you can develop your skills, inspire students, and make a real difference to their academic progress?

An ambitious and supportive secondary school in Braintree, Essex, is looking to appoint a motivated Maths ECT to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a trainee or recently qualified teacher seeking to complete their Early Career Teacher induction within a welcoming school environment that values professional development, collaboration, and high-quality teaching.

As a Maths ECT, you will deliver engaging and well-structured Mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop confidence in numeracy, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. You will work alongside experienced teachers and supportive department colleagues to develop your classroom practice, strengthen your subject knowledge, and ensure students make strong progress.

Main responsibilities of a Maths ECT:

• Planning and delivering engaging Mathematics lessons in line with the secondary National Curriculum

• Teaching students across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting lessons to meet a range of abilities

• Assessing and monitoring student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement

• Developing students' confidence in mathematical concepts, problem-solving, and independent learning

• Establishing positive classroom routines and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement

• Differentiating lessons to support students with SEND, varying learning needs, and different starting points

• Collaborating with experienced Mathematics teachers and the wider department to share best practice

• Engaging fully with the Early Career Teacher induction programme and ongoing professional development

The ideal Maths ECT will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or be on track to achieve QTS before starting the role

• A degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject, or strong subject knowledge suitable for teaching Mathematics

• A genuine passion for Mathematics and the ability to make complex concepts accessible to students

• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills

• A commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting students of all abilities

• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues

• A desire to develop a long-term career in secondary education

This Maths ECT opportunity in Braintree offers an excellent starting point for a newly qualified teacher looking to build confidence, develop effective teaching strategies, and establish a successful career in education. With opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and access ongoing professional development, this role is ideal for an aspiring Mathematics teacher ready to make a positive impact.

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