ECT Pool applications for 2025 Now open

Navigating the landscape of teaching as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) can be a gruelling and time consuming experience.

You have worked hard to secure your teaching qualification, and now it’s time to find your first role as a qualified teacher.

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Upon successfully completing your training, you are presented with three employment avenues:

  • Securing a Permanent Teaching Position
  • Opting for temporary/short-term teaching roles

 

Reaching the end of your training without the prospect of permanent employment can be demoralising. ECT Pool alleviates any concerns by offering day-to-day, short and long-term teaching roles, or permanent roles across a variety of education settings. 

By choosing ECT Pool, you are partnered with a designated consultant who works closely to secure work promptly.

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For more information on how we can support you as an ECT, get in touch today.

E: hello@ectpool.co.uk

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How it works

At ECT Pool, we specialise in assisting ECTs to gain their first teaching job by providing:

– A tailored service

– An in-depth knowledge of a large number of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools

– A stress-free approach which allows us to introduce you to schools who are actually hiring ECTs

-Networking/Interview events attended by decision makers within MATs and Schools

In-depth knowledge of local schools

Expertise in crafting and updating CVs

Tailored roles to align with individual needs, career plans, and preferences

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We take the stress out of the application process. Register with us today if you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for your first opportunity working in schools.

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What people say about us

I joined Zest straight after completing my Teacher Training year as it was very difficult to secure a permanent job straight away. Both Brad and Mike assured me that they would do everything in their power to advance my career...And they did not disappoint. Within a space of a few weeks, they were able to find me a long term placement which was very ideal for me. I was able to complete parts of my ECT years with the same school, before landing a permanent teaching position. Both Brad and Mike have been amazing throughout my time at Zest. I would highly recommend this agency.
Rezaul Ahmed
I’m so pleased to be working with Zest and would highly recommend anyone to join! Liam has been super friendly, approachable and has not left me short of work at all. My experience with him since joining around a month ago has been very pleasant, communication is brilliant and every interaction feels personable. This was definitely the experience that I needed as an NQT to boost my confidence. Massive thanks to Liam and I look forward to continuing working with Zest 😊👍🏼👍🏼
Syema Haque
Zest have been amazing ever since I joined! They worked tirelessly to find me daily supply work and work within my subject specalism. They work with excellent schools in Birmingham. Would fully recommend Zest to any NQT/EQT who hasn't secured a teaching role after their PGCE. Mike in particular was really good and accommodating when I had teacher interviews etc. Thanks for everything!!
Sunil Jeer
I would like to highly recommend Zest Education to anyone looking for a supply agency. When talking to other supply teachers many of them said that they work for multiple agency and were shocked to why I stayed loyal to just one. Well the reason is that I never found myself without work and Zest had such a supportive team that helped me through my first year of supply teaching. Zest gave me the opportunity to work as a long term supply teacher at a school which lead to my first permanent teaching job which I can’t be more grateful for. I’d like to say a special thank you to Mike who helped and supported me throughout the year giving me opportunities in different schools. Thank you all again
Lewis Mitchell

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What happens next

 

Reaching the end of your training without the prospect of permanent employment can be demoralising. ECT Pool alleviates employment concerns by offering multiple interviews for permanent roles across a variety of locations suited to you. 

By choosing ECT Pool, the hassle of countless applications is taken away and we do the leg work for you.

One application to ECT Pool gives you access to meet with a large number of decision makers within Multi Academy Trusts and stand-alone schools via dedicated recruitment events.

Complete the simple online registration form today to take the stress out of finding your first ECT job.

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The National ECT Pool. Helping Early Career Teachers match with Multi Academy Trusts and schools across England.

Let us do the work for you.

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