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Early Career Teachers (ECT) Pool Training

Training

Free online support packs provided by our sister company Best Practice Network.

Early Career Teachers (ECT) Pool Resources

Resources

Upskills while we find your the perfect role. Tips, advice, and more.

Early Career Teachers (ECT) Pool Resources

Support 

We are here to make sure your career starts smoothly.


Training for ECTs

You will receive free access to six online support packs provided by our sister company Best Practice Network. Each pack contains six hours of content aligned to both the Teacher Standards and Early Career Framework.

Pedagogy and Practice

This pack will support your classroom practice and help you promote pupil progress by applying an understanding of the way children learn.

Curriculum


This pack will support you in delivering the National Curriculum and help you design effective schemes of work by applying subject specific knowledge.

Assessment

This pack will support the use of effective and appropriate methods of assessment to promote pupil progress and improve outcomes.

Behaviour

This pack will support behaviour management helping you to set high expectations and create a supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Special Education Needs

This pack will help to develop inclusive practice to support all pupils effectively including those with special educational needs

Professional Behaviours 

This pack will support your classroom practice and help you promote pupil progress by applying an understanding of the way children learn

Resources

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Planning for the Easter break? The Teaching Personnel payroll team wants to make sure you get paid on time. This table outlines the Easter 2024 payroll date, along with the corresponding deadline

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Working as a Supply Teacher
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Working as a Supply Teacher

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Navigating the Challenges of SEN Provision: A Call to Action in 2024

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Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in schools is a critical aspect of education that demands attention in 2024. According to the Department for Education, over 1.5 million pupils in England

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Dive into the critical world of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision with eye-opening statistics and real challenges faced by schools. Discover the importance of tailored support and the impact on learners.

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Laura Williams is an education leadership coach with fifteen years of leadership experience in education across business, operations, HR, finance and governance. She is a former Business Manager, CO

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Addressing Bullying: Transforming "Banter" into Respectful Dialogue

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Creating a safe and nurturing environment for pupils is paramount in the age of evolving social dynamics. One issue that has gained significant attention in recent years is the distinction between

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Addressing the fine line between banter and bullying. Learn how seemingly harmless 'banter' can take a dark turn into hurtful bullying and the impact it has on students' well-being.

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Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson addressed the Labour Party conference in October, where she announced plans to reform primary maths. Currently, one in four children leave primary school

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Discover how Teaching Personnel and Ark Curriculum Plus are revolutionizing primary math education in Leeds, Liverpool, Preston, and Sheffield.

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Mock exams are a crucial milestone in a pupil's academic journey, serving as a practice run for the real deal. As educators, you play a pivotal role in helping pupils navigate through these trial ex

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Our educator's guide offers tips to prepare students for mock exams, helping them gain confidence and perform well.

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How to create a teacher supply pool this term

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In the fast-moving world of education, headteachers and schools face the challenge of ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of qualified teachers. Unforeseen teacher absences due to staff sickness

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How to Survive Your PGCE: Essential Tips for Aspiring Educators

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Embarking on the journey to become an educator is both exhilarating and demanding. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is crucial to achieving your teaching ambitions. The road ahead

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5 Tips for Managing Your Teaching Workload

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Teaching is a rewarding profession that plays a crucial role in shaping our society's future. However, it comes with its challenges. The workload can be demanding, which might sometimes lead to feelin

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Teaching is a rewarding profession that plays a crucial role in shaping our society's future. However, it comes with its challenges. The workload can be demanding, which might sometimes lead to feelings of stress.

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Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff

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Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour effectively. As a TA, you play a crucial role in creating a positive and conducive learning environment.

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Can I Become a Supply Teacher without Qualified Teacher Status?

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Teaching is a noble profession that holds the power to shape young minds and inspire future generations. Many people find great joy and fulfilment in pursuing a career in education. One avenue within

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Teaching is a noble profession that holds the power to shape young minds and inspire future generations. Many people find great joy and fulfilment in pursuing a career in education. One avenue within the teaching profession is becoming a supply teacher. But can you become a supply teacher without Qualified Teacher Status?

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National Teaching Assistants Day - nominate your classroom champion 

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There are around 295,000 teaching assistants (TAs) working in schools across England and Wales. Today, teaching assistants play a crucial role in supporting students and teachers. In 2022, TAs account

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Daily, TAs dedicate themselves to supporting teachers and enriching education through collaboration and guidance. To mark the great work that teaching assistants do in schools, National Teaching Assistants Day takes place on September 29th 2023. 

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While it is true that “accidents will happen”, keeping children safe and preventing as many accidents as possible should be a concern of every school. By raising awareness of risk sensitively, schools

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Primary schools are now embracing Childhood Safety Week, which is dedicated to promoting safety education and awareness.

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Breaking the Stigma: How Teachers Can Support Children's Mental Health in the Classroom

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In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having mental health problems has increased by 50%. According to a report by The Health Foundation, one in six children aged six to 16 in Englan

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As teachers, it is essential to listen to students' concerns and show understanding as well as empathy. And there are many ways teachers can support children's mental health in the classroom.

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Using AI to Reduce Teacher's Workload

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In 2023, it is impossible to watch the news without an item discussing the threats posed and potential benefits offered to society by Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Most people, by now, will have t

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The AI genie is out of the bottle. How can schools use this technology to benefit their pupils?

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Embracing Flexible Work in Schools

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There is little doubt that school leaders across the country are facing a recruitment and retention crisis. It is a simple yet frustrating equation; fewer people are entering the workforce than ar

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There is little doubt that school leaders across the country are facing a recruitment and retention crisis. More flexible work could be the answer

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Why schools should book cover for September now

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Teacher recruitment is a critical aspect of any school's success. Finding the right teachers and support staff to lead and inspire the next generation of students is no easy task, and it is one th

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It’s important for schools to book teacher and support staffing cover for September as early as possible to ensure access to a high-quality, flexible workforce.

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Why retired teachers make the perfect tutors

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Chartered College of Teaching Partnership

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Teaching Personnel is proud to announce a new partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching, the leading professional body for teachers and teaching assistants. This partnership will provide

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Increase your teaching talent with the Future Teachers Programme

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The current teacher shortage is set to be one of the main challenges for the UK in 2023. The number of graduates entering the profession is decreasing, while the number of teachers leaving has in

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Grow your own teachers and secure your supply of ECTs with Teaching Personnel's Future Teacher Programme

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Branch support

We are here to make sure your career starts smoothly despite the disruption caused by the pandemic. 


Your local team

Joining the Pool will give you access to the local ECT team. They will process your application and gather the information required to build your profile. 

Options & advice

We will provide advice and insight to help you succeed at interview and find the right school for you. They will be there to help you settle in and keep in touch throughout your NQT year. 

Let's talk about experience

If you feel you don’t have the experience to take on a permanent placement straight away, your consultant will talk you through the other options available, and how Teaching Personnel can support your career development.

Get started, join the ECT Pool

Access the ECT training resources. Get one step closer to your next job as an Early Career Teacher.

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