At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support student achievement in a dynamic secondary school environment.
- Company: Supportive secondary schools in Croydon with strong ECT programmes.
- Benefits: Structured induction, mentoring, ongoing professional development, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Interviews and trial days happening now for September 2026 roles.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career with excellent support and opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS by September 2026.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Croydon
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.
- Differentiating teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEN students.
- Contributing to departmental planning, resources, and curriculum development.
- Taking on form tutor responsibilities where required and supporting pastoral care.
- Engaging fully with the school's structured ECT induction and mentoring programme.
- 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.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Available full-time from September 2026.
- Structured ECT induction with dedicated mentoring and support.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Long-term and permanent roles available.
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.
Secondary School Early Career Teacher (Contract) in Croydon employer: Your Teaching Ltd
Join a vibrant community of educators in Croydon, where your journey as a Secondary Early Career Teacher will be supported by structured induction programmes and dedicated mentoring. Our schools prioritise professional development, offering clear pathways for career progression while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values every teacher's contribution. With exciting opportunities to engage with enthusiastic students and develop your teaching skills, this is the perfect place to launch your teaching career.
