Job Description

Early Career Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to launch your teaching journey in September 2025? We are excited to be working with a range of fantastic secondary schools across Watford and St Albans who are now seeking passionate and dedicated ECTs to join their teams across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.

Whether you're a trainee teacher preparing to qualify or a newly qualified teacher looking for your first permanent role, this is a golden opportunity to join supportive, forward-thinking schools that are committed to nurturing early career talent.

What’s on offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment where staff are truly valued

• Full ECT Induction Programme with high-quality mentoring and professional development

• Opportunities to teach across KS3–KS5 depending on your subject specialism

• Excellent behaviour policies and supportive senior leadership teams

• Access to ongoing CPD, training days, and progression opportunities

• Fantastic facilities and resources for teaching and learning

• Convenient school locations with great transport links and staff parking

Who we're looking for:

• A motivated and dedicated individual with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2025

• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for inspiring young minds

• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment

• An ECT who is committed to professional growth and delivering outstanding learning experiences

• This is the perfect chance to kickstart your teaching career with confidence and support in thriving schools where your passion will be recognised and encouraged.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance