Kickstart Your Teaching Career with Humly – Flexible Opportunities for ECTs Graduating 2026
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to take your first steps into the classroom this year? Whether you’ve secured a role, are still exploring your options, or want to build confidence before committing to a full-time position, Humly offers a smarter, more flexible way to begin your teaching journey.
Why choose Humly over a traditional supply agency?
At Humly, we do things differently. No endless calls at 7am. No pressure to accept roles that don’t suit you. Instead, we put you in control.
**Total flexibility with our unique app** – Choose when and where you work. Browse, accept, or decline bookings instantly, all from your phone.
**Try before you commit** – Experience different schools, year groups, and settings before deciding where you’d like to settle long-term.
**Build your network** – Working across a range of schools allows you to form connections, gain visibility, and open doors to future opportunities.
**Direct Appoint feature** – Don’t want to feel pressured into accepting a role? Prefer to stay within a certain travel distance? Or tired of waiting until the night before not knowing if you’ll be working the next day? No problem. With Humly, you’re in complete control. We’re the only agency that lets you assign yourself to the roles you want. Simply set your preferences in the app and you’ll see opportunities tailored to you—no surprises, no pressure, just total flexibility.
**A great backup plan** – Still applying for roles? Use Humly to stay active, earn, and gain experience while you secure your ideal position, either with us or a school contract.
Refer a Friend (or Foe!) Scheme
Want to earn some extra cash? If you love what Humly has to offer, why not spread the word to your course mates?
Earn £100 for every referral – and there’s no limit! You can refer as many people as you like. Split it, share it, or keep it all – it’s up to you
All your referral needs to do is work just 1 day with Humly for you to claim your reward
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