At a Glance
- Tasks: Launch your teaching career with structured support and mentoring in diverse London schools.
- Company: KPI Education connects ECTs with top secondary schools across London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible start dates available: September, October, or January 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the classroom while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Must be completing or have completed a recognised teacher-training programme.
The predicted salary is between 39196 - 41729 £ per year.
Are you completing your teacher training and looking for the right London school to launch your career? Looking for an ECT position starting in September, October or January 2027? Would you like to join a school where you can develop your classroom practice, receive structured ECT support and build the foundations for a successful teaching career?
KPI Education is working with a selection of secondary schools across London looking to appoint talented and enthusiastic Early Career Teachers across all subject specialisms. Whether you're completing a PGCE, SCITT, School Direct or another recognised teacher-training pathway, we would love to hear from ambitious ECTs looking for the right school and department to begin their teaching career.
ECT Opportunities – Key Information
- Early Career Teacher (ECT) – All Subject Specialisms
- Schools located across London
- September 2026, October 2026 and January 2027 start dates available
- Starting salary: £39,196 – £41,729
- Long-term and permanent contracts available
- Full-time teaching positions
- Structured ECT induction, mentoring and professional development
- Support from experienced Heads of Department and senior leaders
- Opportunities across a diverse range of London secondary schools
- Excellent potential for career development and progression
We are keen to hear from ECTs specialising in: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, MFL, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, PE, Art, Design Technology, Music, Drama and more. Whether you're teaching a core subject, shortage subject or creative discipline, KPI Education can help identify schools where your skills and ambitions are the right match.
Starting your career in the right environment can make an enormous difference. Our partner schools understand the importance of giving Early Career Teachers the time, mentoring and professional support required to develop into confident classroom practitioners. Depending on the school, you could benefit from dedicated ECT mentors, reduced teaching commitments, established schemes of work, regular CPD and experienced departmental colleagues who can support you throughout your induction.
We work with a variety of schools across London, from high-performing academies and established comprehensives to ambitious community-focused schools.
Not every ECT follows exactly the same timeline. Perhaps you're ready to begin in September 2026, looking for an October 2026 opportunity, or planning ahead for a January 2027 start. With both long-term and permanent opportunities available, we can discuss your preferred location, subject specialism, school environment and career aspirations before introducing you to suitable schools.
You should be completing or have recently completed a recognised teacher-training programme and be on track to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Schools are looking for ECTs with excellent subject knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism and the ambition to become outstanding teachers.
Ready to find the London school where your teaching career can take off?
Early Careers Teacher employer: KPI Recruiting Ltd
KPI Recruiting is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment sector. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive work culture fosters growth through structured training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to take ownership of your desk while being backed by a successful £45m recruitment business. Located in Sutton, you'll benefit from a vibrant community and access to a diverse range of high-value clients, making this an ideal environment for ambitious recruiters seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
