Early Career Teacher

Starting salary:

ECTs joining BET can expect the following starting salaries:

• Hampshire schools (National pay scale): From £31,650
• Surrey schools (Fringe pay scale): From £33,074
• Richmond schools (Outer London pay scale): From £36,412

At Bourne Education Trust, we are united in our belief that every child deserves a great education, driving our commitment to transform our pupils' lives and strengthen our communities. We are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our students in new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools. Interested in finding out more…

A new way to start your teaching career:

• The opportunity to secure your role early – guaranteeing a teaching position at a school within your preferred geographical location for September 2025
• Access to Trust-wide opportunities, which you may not have initially seen or considered
• Careful matching to a school that complements your skills and career aspirations – offering you the best start for your ECT journey – we will work closely with you and our schools to provide you with the best start to your career
• Comprehensive Early Career Framework (ECF) support and mentoring
• Trust-wide professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with experienced teachers across our family of schools and the opportunity to build relationships with your mentor and department early in the year before starting
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression pathways
• Opportunity to observe lessons and spend time in your matched school before you start

What we are looking for:

• Graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with a passion for teaching
• Commitment to making a positive impact on young people's lives – we believe all children deserve a great education and this drives everything that we do
• Flexibility and openness to working within different school contexts

Application process:

If you're excited about working with our Trust and are looking to secure your role for 2025, come and have a chat with us. Our application process is simple and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Click ‘Apply Now’ to tell us a bit more about you and your interests - all we need is your CV and for you to complete a short form - and then one of our team will be in touch about next steps.

For an informal discussion about this new initiative, please contact Kayley Bell on careers@bourne.education and we will be happy to talk through any questions and tell you more about us.