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Early Career Teacher Programme 2026-27

Key Features of the ECTP 2026-27

The ECTP programme provides Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a structured and comprehensive support package over their first two years of teaching. It includes:

  • Two-Year Induction Programme: This programme offers a structured pathway for professional development. It includes training in areas such as subject knowledge, classroom management, inclusive teaching strategies, and assessment.

  • Mentorship Support: Each ECT will have a designated mentor, a more experienced teacher, who will provide guidance and feedback throughout the induction period. Mentors are key in supporting the progress of their ECTs, helping them navigate challenges, and fostering a growth mindset.

  • Reduced Teaching Time: The ECTP ensures that new teachers are not overwhelmed with their teaching responsibilities. ECTs will receive a 10% reduction in teaching time in their first year and a 5% reduction in their second year, enabling them to focus on their professional development and mentorship.

  • Regular Assessments: Throughout the induction period, ECTs will undergo regular progress reviews to assess their development against the Teachers’ Standards. These assessments ensure that each teacher is supported in meeting professional expectations and is ready for full certification as a qualified teacher.

Eligibility Criteria

To benefit from the Early Career Teacher Entitlement, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Employed as a Teacher in a State-Funded School: You must be employed in a state-funded secondary or primary school in England.

  • Completion of Initial Teacher Training (ITT): You must have successfully completed an approved Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.

  • Possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): ECTs must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be enrolled in a QTS programme.

  • Commitment to the Full Induction Period: You must be engaged in the statutory two-year induction period as part of the ECTP framework.

 
Contact Us

For specific queries regarding the Early Career Teacher Entitlement programme or for help with the application process:

  • Email: rainbowhub@remat.org.uk

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