Early Career Teacher

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK education provider is looking for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to secure teaching positions starting in September 2025. This role offers comprehensive support, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to making a positive impact on young people's lives. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible due to an ongoing review of applications.

Benefits

Condensed school year

Generous workplace pension

Occupational sick pay

Wellbeing and benefits package

Trust-wide opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with a passion for teaching.
• Commitment to making a positive impact on young people's lives.
• Flexibility and openness to working within different school contexts.

Responsibilities

• Secure a teaching position at a school for September 2025.
• Access to Trust-wide professional development opportunities.
• Receive comprehensive Early Career Framework support and mentoring.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Flexibility

Commitment to making a positive impact

Education

Graduate or soon-to-be graduate

Job description

Salary: See below for starting salary details

Benefits: Condensed school year; generous workplace pension (TPS); occupational sick pay; recognition policies; access to in-house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications. An extensive wellbeing and benefits package.

Please note, this vacancy is for applicants who hold or will hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) by September 2025. Should you be interested in a teaching career as an unqualified teacher, please reach out for advice on routes into teaching.

ECTs joining BET can expect the following starting salaries:

• Hampshire schools (National pay scale): From £31,650
• Surrey schools (Fringe pay scale): From £33,074
• Richmond schools (Outer London pay scale): From £36,412

At Bourne Education Trust, we are united in our belief that every child deserves a great education, driving our commitment to transform our pupils' lives and strengthen our communities. We are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our students in new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools. Interested in finding out more…

A new way to start your teaching career:

• The opportunity to secure your role early – guaranteeing a teaching position at a school within your preferred geographical location for September 2025
• Access to Trust-wide opportunities, which you may not have initially seen or considered
• Careful matching to a school that complements your skills and career aspirations – offering you the best start for your ECT journey – we will work closely with you and our schools to provide you with the best start to your career
• Comprehensive Early Career Framework (ECF) support and mentoring
• Trust-wide professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with experienced teachers across our family of schools and the opportunity to build relationships with your mentor and department early in the year before starting
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression pathways
• Opportunity to observe lessons and spend time in your matched school before you start

What we are looking for:

• Graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with a passion for teaching
• Commitment to making a positive impact on young people's lives – we believe all children deserve a great education and this drives everything that we do
• Flexibility and openness to working within different school contexts

Application process:

If you're excited about working with our Trust and are looking to secure your role for 2025, come and have a chat with us. Our application process is simple and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Click ‘Apply Now’ to tell us a bit more about you and your interests - all we need is your CV and for you to complete a short form - and then one of our team will be in touch about next steps.

For an informal discussion about this new initiative, please contact Kayley Bell on [e-mail] and we will be happy to talk through any questions and tell you more about us.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 31st March 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job reference: ECT2025