Find your first teaching job with the ECT Pool
Start your career with confidence, support,
and real classroom opportunities
What is the ECT pool?
Finding your first teaching job after qualification can feel overwhelming. The ECT Pool is your gateway to a smoother start.
- Free to join — no cost, no catch.
- We connect you with long-term and supply roles in primary, secondary, and SEND settings across the UK.
- We champion you, matching your skills, values, and aspirations with the right schools.
- You focus on teaching. We take care of the logistics.
Looking for your first teaching job?
We get it, stepping into the classroom after qualifying can feel like a leap. Whether you’ve just finished your PGCE or you're searching for a role to begin your induction year, our ECT Pool is here to help you land the right teaching job, fast.
We work with primary, secondary, and SEND schools across the UK to connect Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with the roles that suit them best, whether that’s long-term, short-term, or supply teaching jobs.
Looking for your first teaching job?
Find your first ECT role with ease
Skip the stress of endless applications. We’ll match you with newly qualified teacher jobs that align with your values, subject specialism, and availability.
Access roles across school types
From primary school teaching jobs for ECTs to secondary ECT roles and specialist SEND placements, we’ll help you explore different environments and build classroom confidence.
Support that doesn’t stop after placement
You’ll work with a dedicated consultant who understands the challenges of starting out. From lesson planning tips to interview preparation, we’re here to support your ECT journey.
CPD, resources, and mentoring
Every ECT in our pool gets access to free CPD courses, classroom-ready teaching packs, and advice from experienced educators. You'll also have opportunities to be mentored and supported throughout your ECT induction year.
Let’s find you a role that makes Mondays feel good
You trained hard. Now let’s get you into a classroom where you can make a real difference.
Apply to join the ECT Pool today and find the teaching job that’s right for you.