Havering Primary Schools - ECT Pool September 2026 Start

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To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.

Havering Primary ECT Pool – September 2026 Start

Your Teaching Journey Begins Here

Welcome to Havering—a borough full of vibrant, welcoming schools and wonderful communities. If you're an Early Career Teacher looking for the perfect place to start your professional journey, you’re in exactly the right place.

Why Havering? Because You’ll Feel at Home Here

• A Great Education for Every Child

Our schools are committed to giving children the very best start. With creative, inspiring teaching and a strong focus on personal development, our classrooms are places where children—and teachers—flourish.

• A Variety of Learning Environments

From Early Years through to Key Stage 2, Havering offers a huge range of opportunities. Whatever your strengths, whatever your passion, you’ll find a school that feels like the perfect fit.

• A Supportive Community That Cares

Havering schools pride themselves on being friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Staff feel valued, pupils feel safe and happy, and new teachers are warmly welcomed into school life.

• A Real Focus on Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters. Schools across the borough offer strong pastoral support, wellbeing initiatives, and a culture that promotes balance and resilience for both pupils and staff.

• Fantastic Career Development

From ECT programmes to leadership pathways, we’re committed to helping you grow. With mentoring, coaching, and high-quality CPD, Havering is a place where careers can take off.

About Havering Schools

Teachers are at the heart of our success. That’s why Havering invests heavily in professional development and collaboration.

Across the borough, you’ll find a warm mix of community schools, academies, voluntary-aided schools and foundations—each offering brilliant opportunities to learn and grow.

Through the Havering Academy of Leadership, teachers at all stages take part in inspirational training designed to help them become confident, skilled and impactful practitioners.

We’re also proud that 98% of our primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding.

Find out more:
https://haveringacademyofleadership.co.uk/

Join Our ECT Pool – One Application, More Opportunities

Each year, our primary schools come together to recruit brilliant new ECTs. By joining our ECT Pool:

• You complete just one application
• You choose which Key Stages you’re open to (EYFS, KS1, KS2 – even more than one!)
• You simply answer three key questions—no long personal statement
• School leaders can view your application and contact you directly about roles
• You can explore opportunities without submitting multiple applications

It’s simple, time-saving, and all about helping you find the school that’s right for you.

What Happens Next?

After youre application is reviewed, we’ll invite you to one of our friendly ECT Pool events on:

• Monday 2nd February 2026
• Friday 6th February 2026

You’ll meet school leaders, learn more about teaching in Havering, and have a short, supportive interview to join the pool.

From there, your details are shared with schools, and Headteachers will get in touch when suitable roles come up. There’s no obligation—it just opens the door to more opportunities.

A Quick Note About Using AI

We know lots of applicants use AI tools to help draft their applications—and that’s absolutely fine. We also value honesty so please make sure your responses sound like you -we want to get to know you, your ideas, and your passion for teaching.

Supporting Statement: Your Three Questions

Please answer these:

1️.Teaching Style & Passion

Tell us about a lesson or learning experience you taught that best reflects your teaching style and what excites you about being in the classroom.

2️. Planning With Purpose

How does your approach to lesson planning reflect your values as a teacher and ensure every child feels supported to succeed?

3️. Growth & Reflection

Describe a challenge you faced during training and explain how it shaped your development and passion as a teacher.

Benefits of Working in Havering

• July start, with July & August paid (Headteacher discretion)
• Outer London Allowance
• Excellent Early Career Programme
• Strong, friendly ECT network across the borough

Apply Online

Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026
Pool interviews: 2nd & 6th February 2026 at CEME, Rainham