Early Career Teacher Jobs

Early career teaching jobs

Supply work is ideal for teachers who are at the beginning of their careers and are unsure on what path to take. You can trial different settings, year groups and schools to better understand what would suit you. It also offers you flexibility and enables you to work around your other commitments.

We have a range of roles for ECTs including permanent work placements, long-term supply and short-term supply. So regardless of whether you want to work for a few weeks, a term, a full year or on a permanent basis, we will find the right role for you.

For early career teachers seeking supply work, our consultants are ready to help you with your application process, offering support with interview preparation and CV writing to ensure a seamless experience. At Monarch Education, our teams are dedicated to placing you into the right schools by getting to know you and your preferences.

Opportunities for early career teachers

Many ECTs prefer to start with short term contracts so they can build their experience within local schools without any permanent commitments. Working within different schools allows the freedom to experience several classroom settings, pupil needs and culture, allowing them to select the schools they would prefer to work in on a more permanent basis.

Monarch can provide you with options:

Supply work. Supply work allows you to build on your experience within different school settings and to test the culture fit without a long-term commitment. This offers a flexible work arrangement as you can decide when and where to work.

long-term roles. Long-term roles allows you to gauge if the school is the right fit for you. These positions can count towards your induction and you can gain valuable references.

Learn more about your options as an ECT

Career resources for early career teachers

We’re committed to helping new teachers excel in their career. Take a look at our insightful articles and practical tips below, where we cover a wide range of topics relevant to your role in the classroom and beyond. For more career resources, visit our career advice page.

Getting the Right Work-Life Balance as a New Teacher

Balancing professional and personal life can be challenging for many early career teachers. An unhealthy healthy work-life balance contributes to poor mental health. So it’s important to find strategies to deal with everyday stressors.

5 Lesson Planning Tips for New Teachers

As a new teacher, diving heads first into lesson planning can be challenging. It can be difficult to know where to start but with the right tools, you can become a confident and prepared teacher. Here are 5 lesson planning tips for ECTs.

How to Apply for Your First Teaching Job

After qualifying as a teacher, the next step is to start applying for your first teaching position. Are you one of the many early career teachers who don’t know where to start when looking for their first job? Read our guide to learn more.

Navigating Your Career Options as an ECT

While the usual route for early career teachers (ECTs) involves completing induction and transitioning into mainstream education, there are other equally rewarding paths to consider once qualifying. Discover your career options as an ECT.

How to Ace Your ECT Interview

Your first early career teacher (ECT) interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but we are here to guide you through the process to make sure you’re confident for the big day. Learn more about how to prepare and common questions you may be asked.

CV Writing Tips for ECTs

Embarking on your journey as an early career teacher (ECT) is exciting but can also be a challenging venture. Are you stuck on how to get started? Read our article for CV writing tips that will help you stand out among other candidates and land your first teaching job.

Early career teacher FAQs

The transition from teacher training to working in a school as an early career teacher is one of the most important point of an educator’s life.

Whether you’re just getting into teaching or are starting your job hunt, we’ve compiled some FAQs to provide clarity and support as you start this rewarding path in education.

If you still have questions about working on supply or are looking for a job in education, get in touch with our team today.

View our ECT FAQs

Why register with our ECT programme?

Easy, simple registration process

Jobs in Primary, Secondary and SEND settings

Induction and ongoing well-being support

Ongoing support and training

Vacancies leading to permanent roles

Interview preparation and CV writing support

As part of our commitment to supporting our candidates in their roles and beyond, we offer our candidates access to Affinity Extra, our exclusive online discounts and cashback platform. Monarch candidates gain access to hundreds of discounts on a wide range of offerings, including high street stores, activities and attractions, cinema tickets, restaurants, and much more.

Whether you’re looking to save on everyday purchases, plan a fun day out, or enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends, Affinity Extra has something for everyone. As well as discounts and cashback offers candidates also have access to wellbeing resources and free eye tests. Want to learn more about our discount and cashback offers? Click here.

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Affinity Academy

Affinity Academy is our dedicated hub for learning and development. Designed with our candidates in mind, Affinity Academy serves as a source of inspiration and support to help you thrive in your role and beyond.

Our training portfolio has been carefully crafted to cater to your diverse needs. By registering with Monarch, you will gain access to a wealth of comprehensive training modules, including Teaching Assistant Toolkits, Safeguarding Refresher Training, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) guidance, Primary National Curriculum insights, and Behaviour Toolkits.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, stay updated on best practices, or broaden your knowledge, Affinity Academy offers the resources you need to succeed.

Learn more

Monarch Education x Skills Network Partnership

Monarch Education is proud to announce our partnership with The Skills Network, a leading provider of online learning solutions. Through this collaboration, we offer access to over 45 level 2 online courses designed to help you upskill, reskill, and personally develop.

Our fully funded courses pave the way for seamless skill improvement and personal development. With financial concerns out of the equation, you can concentrate on enhancing your expertise and expanding your horizons.

Visit the Monarch Education x Skills Network page

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Hear from our ECTs

“My recruitment consultant was Abi, who is excellent and very hard working. I am currently working in a very good school as a Supply Teacher, the work is regular. I have developed my teaching skills at Rugby High School for Girls, which is an excellent school in my opinion!”

– ECT, Monarch Manchester

“An excellent agency with dedicated and focused staff, good communication through email, phone and text. You are allocated a representative who assigns work for you and gets to know your needs.”

– ECT, Monarch Birmingham

“I have been working with Monarch Education for a couple of months, and so far so good. Good customer service and great repeat work for the days I want. I recommend this agency to people looking for work in the education sector.”

– ECT, Monarch Bristol

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