Maths ECT – September 2025 Start

Are you an ambitious Maths ECT seeking your first permanent teaching role in a supportive and high-achieving school?

Key Details:

Job Title: Maths ECT
Pay: Main Pay Scale 1 (£31,650)
Duration: Permanent, full-time from September 2025
School type and location: ‘Outstanding’ secondary school, Ward of Edgbaston
Key duties of the role: Teaching KS3–KS4 Maths, delivering high-quality lessons, assessing pupil progress, contributing to departmental planning

The Role
This is a full-time, permanent position for a Maths ECT to join a dedicated and well-resourced Mathematics department. You will teach a full timetable of Maths across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to teach KS5 depending on your strengths and the department’s needs. You will be supported in planning engaging lessons, using data to inform your teaching, and developing your classroom management skills. There will also be opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities and enrichment programmes.

The Candidate
The school is looking for a committed and reflective Early Career Teacher who is passionate about Mathematics and eager to contribute to a thriving department. You should have excellent subject knowledge, strong communication skills, and a willingness to take on feedback. You must hold or be working towards QTS and be ready to start your ECT induction in September 2025. A desire to learn, grow, and be part of a team is essential.

The School
Located in the Ward of Edgbaston, this ‘Outstanding’ secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and pupil behaviour. The Maths department is high-performing and led by an experienced Head of Department. ECTs are well supported here, with regular training, a welcoming staff culture, and a focus on professional development at every stage of your career.

ECT Induction
As an Early Career Teacher, you will benefit from a structured two-year induction programme designed to support your professional growth and ensure a smooth transition into teaching. This programme follows the Early Career Framework (ECF) and provides comprehensive training, mentoring, and development opportunities tailored to your needs.

• ECF-based training modules: Covering core areas such as pedagogy, behaviour management, curriculum design, assessment, and professional conduct.
• Assigned mentor: A dedicated and experienced teacher providing regular feedback, guidance, and one-on-one support.
• Observation and feedback sessions: Structured classroom observations with detailed feedback from your mentor and school leadership.
• Personalised development plan: Tailored support based on your strengths and areas for improvement.
• Professional development opportunities: Access to workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance your teaching skills.
• Workload management strategies: Guidance on lesson planning, marking, and time management to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Regular reflection and self-assessment: Opportunities to review and refine your teaching practice through self-evaluation and mentor discussions.

This induction programme is continuously monitored and adapted to ensure it meets your individual needs and the school’s expectations. As an ECT, you are encouraged to engage actively in your professional development, take initiative in seeking support, and make the most of the opportunities available to you.

Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.