New Job: Science ECT in London, UK

Science ECT | Hackney | September 2026

Are you a Science ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a secondary school with a strong reputation for academic improvement, inclusive practice and excellent support for early career teachers? This permanent opportunity in Hackney from September 2026 offers the chance to teach General Science across KS3–KS4 within a department recognised for strong routines, practical learning and clear curriculum sequencing.

The school has undergone significant academic improvement in recent years, with Progress 8 outcomes continuing to rise above national averages and Science becoming one of the strongest-performing subject areas at KS4. Students benefit from a curriculum that places emphasis on scientific literacy, practical investigation and retrieval-based learning, helping to strengthen long-term knowledge retention. The department has also introduced targeted intervention programmes that have contributed to sustained improvement in GCSE Science outcomes across combined and separate sciences.

Science ECT – September 2026 | Hackney
Inner London salary £40,317–£62,496 (MPS/UPS)

What makes this opportunity stand out:
• A fully structured ECT induction programme with reduced timetable and weekly mentor meetings
• Access to modern laboratories and specialist practical resources across all sciences
• Departmental planning systems with shared lessons, assessments and retrieval activities
• Weekly instructional coaching focused on practical teaching and adaptive questioning
• Opportunities to observe experienced practitioners across Biology, Chemistry and Physics

The role will involve:
• Teaching Science across KS3–KS4 with support from an experienced department
• Delivering practical lessons safely and effectively
• Using assessment data to identify gaps and support progress
• Contributing to intervention sessions and wider STEM enrichment activities

The successful candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and a Science-related degree
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Science education
• Be an ambitious ECT eager to develop outstanding classroom practice
• Show commitment to achieving strong outcomes for all students

The school offers excellent staff support, clear behaviour systems and carefully planned professional development, creating an environment where ECTs can focus fully on becoming confident and effective classroom practitioners.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this ‘Science ECT’ in ‘Hackney’. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this ‘Science ECT’ role.