Early Career Teachers – Start Your Teaching Journey With Us

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW

129 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00
• Additional allowances:

  Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education

  🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟

  Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

  ✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! ; 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. ; 💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. ; ⏰ Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. ; 🚗 Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. ; 🌿 Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years! ; 🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. ; 🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

  What to expect from our Early Career Training Programme as an ECT...

  💪 Structured Support: A two-year training and support entitlement for Early Career Teachers and their in-school mentors.

  🧠 Expert Partnership:

  Delivered in collaboration with Teach First, offering an Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' programme.

  🎯 Tailored Learning: Access to subject and phase-specific seminars, flexible online content, and face-to-face launch conferences. We also offer optional bespoke support for ECTs, mentors and ECTP leads!

  Find more about our ECTP here: https://www.aldridgeeducation.org/ECTP/

  Apply now to join our ECT Talent Pool and start your journey with us.

Early Career Teachers – Start Your Teaching Journey With Us job summary

Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for a supportive, inspiring academy where you can truly thrive?

We are building a dedicated ECT Talent Pool across our academies to connect exceptional new teachers with future opportunities. While not all current vacancies are advertised as ECT-suitable, we strongly believe in nurturing early talent and are keen to meet ambitious, passionate teachers at the start of their careers.

By joining our ECT Talent Pool, you will:

✨ Be considered for upcoming teaching opportunities across our academies
✨ Be introduced directly to hiring managers when suitable roles arise
✨ Join a trust that values professional growth, high-quality mentoring, and career progression
✨ Become part of a collaborative and supportive teaching community

We are looking for individuals who:

Are completing or have recently completed their teacher training

Are passionate about making a difference in the classroom

Are reflective, motivated, and eager to develop their practice

Share our commitment to high standards and positive outcomes for all students

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with us early and ensure you are front of mind when vacancies become available.

If you are ready to begin your teaching career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our ECT Talent Pool and start your journey with us.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 813 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brighton Aldridge Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brighton-aldridge-community-academy

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a sponsored academy and is part of the Aldridge Education MAT. We are a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational academy in Brighton, East Sussex. We specialists in Sports and Entrepreneurship.

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