We are looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate the ECT development and support area of our network. Would involve contacting potential content creators (blog posts, videos etc.) Would probably be take an hour or two a month. Interested? Give us a shout.

Interested in being part of the creation of the early career teacher network? We're looking for people with the following experience: - ITT, NQT and other mentoring roles - Delivery of CPD - Web design - Writing (blogs or publications) Get in touch if Interested. #ECTnetwork

What other advice would you give or been given that has been of use? #ITT #NQT #PGCE #earlycareerteachers #ECTFramework #trainingtoteach #TraineeTeacher #ECTnetwork #newteacher #NQTmentor #ITTmentor #TraineeTeacherMentor #professionaltutor

3. Experience Outline your experience in education and beyond. What experiences have you had that will benefit your role, department, school? Is there anything you have developed during your placement/s that might be of interest? What impact did it have?

2. Good fit But also why do they suit you? Why would you want to work there? How can you be of benefit to one another? Avoid generic statements that could apply for any school.

2. Good fit In your application highlight how you are a good fit for the school and how the school is a good fit for you. What do you like about the school ethos? What do you like about the curriculum? What do you like about the systems, routines and policies in place?

1. Sell yourself In your application discuss your attributes (personal and professional), your ethos for education and the skills and qualities you have gained in your training so far.

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Welcome the Twitter account for the Early Career Teacher Network. Launching this Summer #teachersoninstagram #ITT #NQT #PGCE #earlycareerteachers #ECTFramework #TraineeTeacher #ECTnetwork #newteacher #NQTmentor #ITTmentor #TraineeTeacherMentor #professionaltutor

Are you a Professional Tutor, Mentor or someone working with Early Career Teachers? Interested in taking a leading role in the creation of a network to support and develop ECTs and those that work with them? If so, get in touch for more info. #ECTnetwork #earlycareerteachers