Early Career Teacher (ECT)

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

Every Subject Specialism Welcome

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.

Your First School Matters

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.

September, October or January Start?

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?

Send your CV to Ryan at KPI Education today to discuss Early Career Teacher opportunities across London for September 2026, October 2026 and January 2027.

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