13 min

What to expect when applying for a teaching role as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Part 3: Simon Holmes, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at Purbeck School Career Zone Podcast

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In this week’s episode Luke Graham, Deputy of Secondary Education at the School of Education, is joined by Simon Holmes, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at Purbeck School, to discuss what ECTs can expect when applying for a role. Simon shares what the recruitment process looks like, what they are looking for in candidates and they share their top tips.
Acronyms and Links


ECT - Early Career Teacher
ITT - Initial Teacher Training
TES, formally known as Times Education Supplement
If you're thinking of a career in teaching you can find more resources and opportunities on the Aspiring Teachers website

In this week’s episode Luke Graham, Deputy of Secondary Education at the School of Education, is joined by Simon Holmes, Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at Purbeck School, to discuss what ECTs can expect when applying for a role. Simon shares what the recruitment process looks like, what they are looking for in candidates and they share their top tips.
Acronyms and Links


ECT - Early Career Teacher
ITT - Initial Teacher Training
TES, formally known as Times Education Supplement
If you're thinking of a career in teaching you can find more resources and opportunities on the Aspiring Teachers website

13 min