Fantastic Prospects Diverse Borough Strong Career Path Proven Results Great Support Unlimited Opportunity Fantastic Schools
Begin Your Teaching Career in the London Borough of Barnet
With a £30,000 starting salary, exceptionally high quality ECT training and support and some of the best and highest performing schools in London – this is a superb place for you to start your journey and become a truly amazing teacher.
40%
A DIVERSE BOROUGH
40% of the residents from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
A MIX OF AGES
LOCATION, LOCATION
Top of the Class
In recent years children’s achievements in Barnet’s schools have been among the best in the country and a very high proportion of Barnet’s young people progress on to higher education.
EYFS
10%
YEAR 1
Phonics Screening: Barnet achieve in the
top 10% nationally
10%
KS1
End of KS1 attainment in Reading, Writing and Maths: Barnet
achieve in the
top 10% nationally
10%
KS2
End of KS2 attainment in Reading, Writing and Maths combined: Barnet achieve in the
top 10% nationally
5%
KS4
End of KS4 GCSE attainment 8: Barnet
achieve in the
top 5% nationally
5%
KS5
End of KS5 A Level attainment: Barnet achieve in the top 5% nationally
Barnet Schools by Numbers
Barnet schools are incredibly collegiate. Staff work tirelessly to ensure their practice is innovative; their facilities and resources enhance pupils’ learning and; the high expectations and aspirations that each school in Barnet has for itself are met.
90
Primary Schools
25
Secondary Schools
6
Special Schools
4
Nursery Schools
3
All Through Schools
2
Pupil Referral Units
96%
Of these schools were graded as good or outstanding at their last Ofsted inspection
Life as an ECT
In September 2021 Barnet welcomed 0 ECTs into their schools and they are currently flourishing.
In September 2020 Barnet welcomed 0 ECTs into their schools and 100% of this cohort, who completed the year, passed.
Added to this, individual Barnet schools adopt a variety of professional development methods to support their ECTs inhouse and ensure ECTs have the very best start to their career. This professional development includes shared planning meetings, mentor coaching and support, observing outstanding practitioners in your own school, team teaching, lesson modelling and much more..
As an ECT in Barnet, you will be supported and developed under the new Early Career Framework which will entitle you to two years of support from a designated mentor. You are entitled to 10% of your timetable out of class (on top of your PPA time) in your first year and 5% in your second year. You will have two formal assessments during your ECT development and will have regular progress reviews between these assessment points.
Building A Community
We want you to feel part of our Barnet ECT community!
Whether you are completing your studies, or applying for your first post, whether it’s the summer holidays are you’re gearing up for your first post, or whether you are an ECT in your first year or even and ECT in your second year, we offer ongoing, current & useful training tools.
Our online training and support will complement your university or school ECT training and will give you ideas and strategies, knowledge and understanding to use during your classrooms.
ECT for ‘Good’ 2 form entry school, Barnet Local Authority
January 11, 2022We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic ECT to work at a “Good” 2 form entry school in Barnet close which has brilliant transport links and is close to the Northern Line. The school have been providing extra support...
Design and Technology ECT, Barnet Local Authority
January 11, 2022We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Design and Technology ECT for a very well known Secondary School in Barnet. The role is a blend of Design and Technology, Food Technology and Art. The school opened in 2017 and...
KS2 NQT, Barnet Local Authority
March 23, 2021Start your teaching career in London’s best performing borough! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated newly qualified teacher to join a fantastic 2 form entry school close to Southgate tube station. The post is initially a one-year maternity post...
Testimonials
Kind words from our happy teachers...
Once I had picked the school that I was interested in, I was offered heaps of support in preparing for the interview. With the help of the Barnet Recruitment Team, I was able to secure the job that I am currently working at as an ECT in my very first interview! It has been such a wonderful and easy process and I cannot thank them enough
Alima - KS1 ECT
All the staff that I've talked to, before during, and after the process have been amazing, incredibly helpful and always friendly. I cannot thank the staff that have helped my get into my new career enough.
Charlie - KS2 ECT
I felt very supported throughout the entire process and am now working in a great school and it would not have happened without the huge amount of support from the Barnet Recruitment Team
Aaron - Secondary Science ECT
I felt supported throughout the whole process and received constant support in choosing schools which suited my wants and needs and the staff were amazing in helping to prepare me for my interviews. The team made my job hunting experience an exciting and enjoyable process which led to me securing a job at an amazing school!