Secondary ECT Talent Pool | Lancashire (September 2026)

Location: All Lancashire regions (Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Lancaster, Blackburn, Chorley) Salary: M1 - M6 Pay Scale ( 32,916 - 45,352) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent & Temp-to-Perm Start Date: September 1st, 2026 (Early starts available for Summer inductions)

Are you currently completing your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and looking for the perfect school to launch your career? We are opening our September 2026 ECT Talent Pool for secondary schools across Lancashire.

Whether you are a specialist in STEM, Humanities, Arts, or PE, we have partnerships with Academies, Mainstream Secondary Schools, and Faith Schools that are ready to support your two-year Early Career Framework (ECF) induction.

Lancashire offers a diverse range of educational settings, from high-achieving coastal academies to vibrant inner-city schools. By joining our ECT pool, you gain access to:

• Full ECF Support: Dedicated mentors and a 10% reduced timetable in Year 1 to ensure you have the time to succeed.
• Paid to Scale: Every role in our pool is paid to the national teacher pay scale, starting at M1 ( 32,916).
• Regional Variety: Choose your preferred commute across Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Lancaster, and beyond.
• Temp-to-Perm Security: Many schools offer an initial year-long contract with a guaranteed pathway to a permanent position.

While we welcome applications from all subject specialisms, we have high demand for:

• Mathematics & Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• English Language & Literature
• Computer Science & ICT
• Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish & French)
• Design & Technology

• Must be on track to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2026.
• A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• An adaptable, resilient nature with a passion for student progress.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a desire to engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).