Secondary Early Career Teacher

Location: Waddon

Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT) Secondary School

Location:

Croydon Salary: £37,870 £ 50,474 (dependent on experience and subject area)

Start Date:

September 2026 Contract Type:
Full-Time, Long-Term, Permanent Opportunities Available Exciting Secondary ECT Opportunities in Croydon Your Teaching is currently recruiting enthusiastic and ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for a number of excellent secondary school opportunities across Croydon, starting in September 2026. We are working with supportive and high-performing secondary schools that are looking to secure strong ECTs ahead of the new academic year. Schools are already arranging interviews, observation lessons, and trial days, allowing candidates to experience the school environment, meet departments, and secure their role early.

This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified teachers looking to begin their teaching career in a secondary setting with strong subject departments, structured ECT support, and clear career progression pathways. About the Role As a Secondary Early Career Teacher, you will deliver engaging, subject-specialist lessons across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable), supporting student achievement and maintaining high standards of learning, behaviour, and progress while completing your ECT induction.

Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging subject-specific lessons in line with the National Curriculum and exam specifications. Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment. Assess, track, and support student progress within your subject area. Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEN students. Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement. Contribute to departmental planning, resources, and curriculum development.

Take on form tutor responsibilities where required and support pastoral care. Work collaboratively with subject colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers. Engage fully with the schools structured ECT induction and mentoring programme. Requirements:
Essential Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS by September 2026. Eligibility to begin or continue the Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction. Strong subject knowledge in your specialist teaching area. Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Available full-time from September 2026.

What We Offer Salary: £37,870 £ 50,474 (dependent on experience and subject area). Structured ECT induction with dedicated mentoring and support. Strong departmental teams and experienced subject leads. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Long-term and permanent roles available. Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process. Apply Now Schools are already interviewing and running trial lessons for September 2026 vacancies and are keen to secure strong ECTs early.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your teaching career in a supportive secondary school environment, develop your subject expertise, and build a strong foundation for long-term progression. Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and early applications are strongly encouraged.

Work Location:

In person