SECONDARY ECT TEACHER - SEPTEMBER 2026 START - KINGSTON UPON THAMES
London | Full Time | Permanent & Long-Term Roles Available
Graduating This Summer? Let's Get Your First Teaching Role Sorted.
If you're currently completing your PGCE or School Direct and you're looking for a Secondary ECT position from September 2026, we want to hear from you now; not in July.
The best schools fill their ECT roles early. Getting registered with Empowering Learning today means you'll be first in line when those opportunities come through - and you'll have expert support throughout the entire process.
Who We're Looking For
We are actively registering Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across all secondary subjects for September 2026 starts, including:
Maths
English
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German)
History & Geography
Design Technology
Computer Science / ICT
PE & Sports
Art & Drama
Religious Studies / PSHE
Business Studies & EconomicsWhat You'll Need
On track to achieve or already holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Be able to travel within a 60 minute joruney to Kingston Upon Thames
A passion for your subject and a genuine commitment to young people
Resilience, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and grow
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupilsWhat We Offer You
Access to a wide network of outstanding, good and requires improvement secondary schools across London and beyond
Dedicated consultant support from registration through to your first day in school
Honest advice on which schools will give you the best ECT induction experience
Help preparing your CV, personal statement and interview technique
Ongoing support throughout your ECT years - we don't disappear once you're placed
Roles across all London boroughs and surrounding countiesWhy Register Now?
Most ECTs wait until May or June to start their job search. By then, the strongest schools have already interviewed and the best roles are gone.
Registering with us now means:
✅ Your profile is ready the moment schools begin recruiting ✅ You'll get first access to roles before they're advertised publicly ✅ You'll have time to prepare properly - CV, references, interview practice ✅ Less stress during your final term when you need to focus on your training
What Happens When You Register?
Quick call - we find out what you're looking for, your subject, preferred location and the type of school that suits you
We build your profile - we present you to the right schools at the right time
Interviews arranged - we handle all communication and prep you thoroughly
You start in September - confident, prepared and in the right school for youGet in Touch Today
Don't leave your first teaching role to chance. Let's get ahead of it together.
Get in touch with Aaron at Empowering Learning today!
We work with schools committed to safeguarding. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full compliance checks prior to placement