Early Career Teachers
Support from day one to career success
Our ECT programme provides high-quality training, mentoring and support to help early career teachers thrive in their first years and beyond.
Expert Training
High-quality, evidence-informed programmes
Dedicated Mentors
Experienced teachers supporting your journey.
Flexible Delivery
Blended face to face and online delivery
DfE Compliant
Fully accredited and nationally recognised.
Our ECT Programme
A structured two-year programme designed to develop confident, capable and resilient teachers.
✓High-quality training from experienced facilitators
✓Expert mentoring and coaching
✓Termly professional development conferences
✓Bespoke support for you and your school
✓DfE accredited and ECFP aligned
Invest in your future. Strengthen your school.
Our ECT programmes build strong foundations for a rewarding career in teaching.
97%
Would recommend
our ECT programme
578+
ECTs & Mentors
supported
each year
115+
Schools partnered
with us
Ready to get started?
Register your interest today and one of our team will be in touch.
What Our Participants Say About Us
“Really really welcoming! It was so easy to ask questions and feel heard.”
Mark Turner - Bluecoat Aspley Academy
“This course has been amazing – advice, resources, and the chance to seek or give advice to those in the same place in their careers.”
Katie Mountain - Clover Leys Spencer Academy
“Break down of underlying features was detailed and helped to put into practice through reflection time and practice time. “
James Hoskins - Fernwood School
Our ECTP Handbook
This handbook will guide you through every aspect of the Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP), whether you are an Early Career Teacher, Mentor or Induction Tutor. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know, including programme expectations, key dates, training information, platform guidance, roles and responsibilities, and useful resources to support a successful induction journey. Click below to explore the handbook and access the information you need.
Ambition ECT Videos
Click the videos below to explore the benefits of the Early Career Programme.
Meet The ECTP Team
Caroline Arnold
ECF and ITT Director
carnold@spencertrust.org.uk
Contact Caroline Arnold if you…
- have safeguarding concerns;
- have programme concerns;
- need ECT entitlement advice.
Amy Langton
TSH Coordinator
ecf@spencerteachingschoolhub.org.uk
Contact Amy Langton if you…
- need a withdrawal or deferral;
- have engagement concerns;
- are unsure who to contact.
Erin O’Shea
TSH Administrator
ecf@spencerteachingschoolhub.org.uk
Contact Erin O’Shea if you…
- cannot find your course pack;
- have training date queries;
- are unsure who to contact.
Meet Our Visiting Fellows
Experienced leaders and facilitators supporting NPQ participants across our programmes.
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