ECT's Wanted

ECT's wanted in secondary schools throughout the North East!

Are you a recently qualified teacher of secondary education? The Education Network are currently recruiting ECTs covering all subject specialisms for roles commencing in September 2026. Whether you are looking for a full time long term placement or you are keen to explore different schools to gain further experience, we'd love to have a chat with you.

We work with a wide range of schools, covering the whole of the North East. If you are a confident, reliable and professional teacher, we will be able to find you a role that suits your circumstances and preferences, in one of our established secondary schools. There, you will be supported to complete your induction by a department of encouraging and experienced colleagues.

To be considered for the roles we have available, you must possess the following qualities:

• Recently qualified
• Experience in the classroom
• A degree in a relevant subject
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with staff, parents and students
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A valid enhanced DBS certificate or a willingness to apply for one

Please note, this is a main pay scale role and the pay range of £162.31 - £251.71 is linked to your current teacher pay scale.

Working with us
When you're with The Education Network, you are not just a number, we will support you by finding work for you that fits around your lifestyle and commitments. If you are keen to hear more about opportunities we may have for you then please contact me on or drop me an email on

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.