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Early Career Teacher Roles

Calling All ECTs! Launch Your Teaching Career in Bromley!

Are you an ECT ready to make a difference and passionate about inspiring young minds? Whether your expertise is in Humanities, Maths, English, MFL, Science, DT or PE - this is YOUR chance to shine in your first teaching role.

Our partnering schools in the Bromley area are searching for enthusiastic and motivated ECTs to join their passionate team this September. Whether you have recently secured your QTS or you have already started gaining classroom experience in the UK. This is more than just a job - it is a springboard into a lifelong teaching career. We welcome ECT's who are committed, caring and eager to bring positive energy and creativity into the classroom.

Who are we?

Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Children's Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments.

What we are looking for:

ECT's with QTS, or relevant UK teaching experience.
A love for teaching and a passion for your subject - be it Maths, English, Science, Humanities, MFL, DT or PE.
Confidence in delivering engaging, inspiring lessons which spark curiosity.
A positive mind-set and a willingness to grow with support from experienced mentors.
Commitment to contributing fully to the life of a welcoming school community.

What our Schools Offer:

A supportive and inclusive environment tailored for ECT's.
A structured induction programme with regular mentoring.
A warm, community-driven school culture in Bromley
Access to excellent resources and a forward-thinking leadership team.

Start date: September 2025

Location: Bromley

Job Title: Early Career Teacher

Pay: £(Apply online only) per day (dependent on experience / pay scale)

If you are an ECT ready to inspire, motivate and grow - in a school that values your talent and potential - we want to hear from you!

Apply and take the first exciting step in your teaching journey in Bromley

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