Career development in schools
Move up the career ladder — from ECT to middle leader, TA to HLTA, teacher to SENCO or deputy, and beyond into headship.
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ECT year 1 and 2 survival guide
How to make it through your Early Career Teacher years — mentors, workload, evidence and wellbeing.
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Finding a school job
Where to look, when schools recruit and how to target applications for teaching, support and leadership roles.
CVs & applications
School CV examples, supporting statements, application forms and cover letters for education roles.
School interviews
Interview questions, preparation advice, lesson observations and practical tasks for teaching and support roles.
School careers
Role guides for every job in UK schools — responsibilities, qualifications, salaries and progression.
Find your next school job
Live teaching, leadership, SEND, teaching assistant and support-staff vacancies in schools, colleges, trusts and agencies across the UK.