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Science ECT
Science ECT Ponders End, Enfield September 2026
A supportive, forward-thinking secondary school with sixth form in Ponders End is seeking a motivated and scientifically strong Science ECT to join their established Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Science ECT role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, offering an excellent platform for an early career practitioner to develop their practice in a school that takes the development of its teachers as seriously as the education of its pupils.
About the School
This Enfield secondary school and sixth form delivers a rigorous, well-sequenced Science curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with improving GCSE outcomes and a sixth form cohort that feeds pupils into Science and Medicine pathways at university. Teaching across the department is collaborative and evidence-informed, with every Science ECT given the time, resource, and mentoring needed to grow into a confident, authoritative classroom practitioner. Behaviour is managed through clear, consistent whole-school expectations and enrichment including STEM clubs, university taster days, and science olympiad preparation reflects the department's broader ambition for its pupils.
What the School Offers
- A fully structured ECT induction with a dedicated Science mentor and formally protected weekly development time
- A carefully managed, reduced first-year timetable that builds progressively as confidence grows
- Early opportunities to contribute to sixth form Science teaching as induction progresses
- A Science team that plans collaboratively and shares resources openly - no Science ECT here navigates their first year alone
- A school with a genuine track record of retaining early career staff and supporting them into leadership over time
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The Role
As a Science ECT, you will teach Biology, Chemistry, and Physics across KS3 and KS4, planning lessons that develop pupils' scientific knowledge, practical skills, and analytical thinking progressively over time. You will use formative assessment to identify gaps and adapt your teaching accordingly, contribute to departmental planning, and play an active role in STEM enrichment and university preparation activities. Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues will be central to your growth as a Science ECT in this school.
What the School is Looking For
This permanent Science ECT position will suit candidates who:
- Hold British QTS or are in the final stages of a UK-accredited initial teacher training programme
- Graduated with a 2:1 or above in a Science discipline from a reputable UK university, ideally Russell Group
- Have secondary school teaching experience through UK placements or an ECT year, with clear evidence of structured lessons and measurable pupil progress
- Are confident working within an established whole-school behaviour framework
- Are legally entitled to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available
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Applications are open to candidates completing or having recently completed formal UK teacher training only.
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. Salary reflects ECT status on appointment with clear and supported progression throughout induction.
If you are a driven Science ECT looking for a permanent Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity in a school that will invest in you from day one, this Ponders End role is well worth pursuing.
Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Science ECT position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step.
Science ECT | September 2026 | INDTEACH
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