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 subject departments.
- Benefits: Structured ECT induction, ongoing professional development, and clear career progression pathways.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities available for passionate Early Career Teachers starting September 2026.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career with dedicated mentoring and a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS by September 2026.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT) opportunities are available in Croydon for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals starting in September 2026. We are collaborating with supportive and high-performing secondary schools that are eager to secure strong ECTs ahead of the new academic year.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for newly qualified teachers to begin their teaching career in a secondary setting with strong subject departments, structured ECT support, and clear career progression pathways.
About the Role:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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, along with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities, are provided. Long-term and permanent roles are available.
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 Teachers Required - Permanent Contract (Permanent) 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.
