Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - September 2026 Start

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) – Permanent Teaching Opportunities Across London | September 2026 Start

Graduating this year and searching for your first permanent teaching position in London?

Want to secure an ECT role in a supportive school with excellent mentoring, career progression, and competitive Inner London salaries?

Looking to avoid endless applications and gain access to multiple schools through one trusted education recruitment partner?

KPI Education is currently partnering with a range of outstanding primary, secondary, and all-through schools across Central London, North London, South London, East London, and West London that are actively recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for permanent teaching positions starting in September 2026.

Whether you are training to teach English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, PE, Geography, History, Business Studies, Computing, Art & Design, Primary Education, or another subject area, we have schools eager to meet talented ECTs looking to begin their teaching careers.

Why Apply Through KPI Education?

Rather than applying individually to dozens of schools, our specialist education consultants will match your skills, experience, and career ambitions with schools that suit your teaching style and aspirations.

We work with

• Outstanding and Good graded schools
• High-achieving academies and multi-academy trusts
• Supportive schools with exceptional ECT programmes
• Schools offering rapid career progression opportunities
• Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form settings
• Inner London, Outer London, and Fringe locations

What Schools Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2026
• Passion for education and improving student outcomes
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom practice
• Ambition to develop into an outstanding classroom practitioner
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning

What You Can Expect

• Permanent teaching contracts
• Inner London salaries from £40,317
• Comprehensive ECT induction programmes
• Dedicated mentors and coaching support
• Excellent CPD and leadership pathways
• Modern facilities and teaching resources
• Opportunities across London's most desirable schools

At KPI Education, we understand that your first teaching position is one of the most important career decisions you will make. Our team works closely with school leaders across London to help ECTs secure roles where they can thrive professionally and personally.

Secure Your First Teaching Role Today

If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a permanent teaching job in London for September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Ryan at KPI Education for immediate consideration.

Interviews are being arranged throughout the academic year, with many schools looking to secure their ECT appointments early.

Start your teaching career in the right school, with the right support, and the right opportunities for success. Apply today with KPI Education.

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