ECT Chemistry Teacher: Outstanding Islington School

Are you an enthusiastic ECT Chemistry Teacher looking for an outstanding start to your career? A top-rated mixed school in Islington is offering a permanent position. This school doesn't just hire ECTs—it invests in them, with a structured programme designed to promote a fast track to confidence and mastery.

The Role

• Teach Chemistry across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5 to the highly engaged mixed student body.
• Receive a dedicated, structured ECT induction programme with a reduced timetable (10% first year) and a weekly 1:1 meeting with an expert mentor.
• The salary is paid on the main payscale (M1) with immediate enrollment into the comprehensive ECT support framework.
• Contribute to an inclusive and successful Science department renowned for achieving high academic results.

Why Join This School as an ECT?

• Exceptional Support: The school is committed to nurturing new talent, providing a highly-regarded mentor and dedicated non-contact time for professional development.
• Fridays are for Development: The school protects time every Friday afternoon for ECT-only training sessions , ensuring consistent, high-quality professional learning without timetable clashes.
• Unwavering Support: The "Outstanding" status is built on exemplary behaviour—ECTs can focus purely on pedagogy while a strong pastoral system handles conduct.
• Pathway to Leadership: The school guarantees an opportunity to take on a paid responsibility point (TLR) in Year 3, putting ECTs clearly on the path to middle leadership.