ECT Teacher

Academics; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for secondary schools in South London. The role includes joining a supportive environment with structured mentoring, an ECT induction programme, and ongoing professional development while teaching your chosen subject.

We are seeking candidates with QTS or in training, a degree in a relevant subject, and a passion for inspiring young people. Roles cover a range of subjects with strong mentoring and induction support through Academics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS completion.
• A degree and subject specialism relevant to secondary education.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A genuine desire to develop as an outstanding teacher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Inspire students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with Key Stage 5 opportunities in some schools.
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues, mentors, and wider school staff.
• Fully engage with your ECT induction programme and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

QTS or in training

Degree in related subject

Job description

ECT Teacher - Secondary Schools - South London

Location: South London
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Long-term and Permanent Opportunities
Sector: Secondary Education

Launch Your Teaching Career with Confidence

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to secure your first secondary school teaching position?

Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency working with a wide range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across South London. We are recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated ECT Teachers across a variety of subject specialisms for September starts.

About the Role

As an ECT Teacher, you'll join a supportive secondary school committed to helping you develop into an outstanding classroom practitioner. You'll benefit from structured mentoring, a comprehensive ECT induction programme, and ongoing professional development while teaching within your chosen subject specialism.

We are recruiting for a range of subjects, including:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities
• Computer Science
• Design Technology
• PE
• Arts and Creative Subjects

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Inspire and motivate students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with Key Stage 5 opportunities available in some schools.
• Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with experienced colleagues, mentors, and wider school staff.
• Fully engage with your ECT induction programme and professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS completion.
• A degree and subject specialism relevant to secondary education.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Passion for inspiring young people and making a positive impact.
• A positive, proactive, and committed approach to teaching and learning.
• A genuine desire to develop as an outstanding teacher.

Why Apply Through Academics?

• Access to a wide range of exclusive ECT opportunities across South London.
• Long-term and permanent vacancies with supportive secondary schools.
• Schools offering excellent ECT mentoring and induction programmes.
• Expert CV advice, interview preparation, and career guidance.

Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and all safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Academics has obtained authority from the client to advertise this position.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.