Can an ECT be a subject leader or do they have to have completed their ECT Induction first?
There is nothing to state that the ECT cannot lead a subject but there is a need to be mindful that the ECT is still in the induction phase and that responsibilities must be appropriate.
If the ECT can have support and guidance with a subject that is not a key school priority or a subject that is a core subject or has statutory aspects (e.g. PE) then this would be reasonable and would be developmental for the ECT.
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Can an ECT do induction as a supply teacher?
Yes, working as a supply teacher can count for Induction. That means that the ECT can start the two-year induction period before the ECT gets a permanent position. However, there are some caveats. The minimum period that is eligible to be counted towards the Induction (whether the ECT works full-time or part-time) is a continuous period of one term. A series of short-term supply contracts (or day to day substitute supply) which add up to a term will not count. A supply contract that counts towards Induction needs to be planned in advance and structured to ensure that the ECT receives fair assessment, access to an ECT programme and the required support from a mentor and an Induction Tutor.
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Can an ECT do induction on a part-time basis?
Yes, please refer to the section on part-time ECTs.
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What are the statutory entitlements for ECTs?
Reduced teaching timetable: 10% for ECT1, 5% in ECT2
Access to the Early Career Teacher Programme. They must engage with this as part of Teacher Standard 8 and also to meet expectations of professional conduct.
Support and guidance from a mentor with the ability to provide phase/subject-specific guidance
1 hour Mentor Meetings (ECT1 weekly; ECT2 fortnightly) during directed time, ideally timetabled (these can take place within their timetable reduction)
Support and guidance from an Induction Tutor
Formal observations at regular intervals (half-termly is good practice) with verbal and written feedback – the Induction Tutor must coordinate these
Regular reviews of progress with clear targets to aid professional development - this is the responsibility of the Induction Tutor
CPD that matches their needs e.g. opportunities to observe other teachers (“expert colleagues”)
A suitable post for induction i.e. appropriate responsibilities and adequate support
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What is a Lead Provider?
The Lead Provider is the organisation that has designed and developed the ECTP. It is accredited and quality assured by the DfE and Ofsted.
What Lead Provider does Harris Institute use for their ECTP?
As well as appropriate body services, Harris Institute also provides the ECTP. Get in touch if you would like to find out more or email ecf_esl@niot.org.uk.
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What is the Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP)?
Access to a professional development based on the ECTP is a statutory entitlement for all ECTs who began induction from September 2025. ECTs who began induction prior to September will follow a professional development programme based on the Early Career Framework (ECF).
Whilst the appropriate body checks that ECTs have access to the ECTP or ECF programme, the appropriate body does not provide this service directly. Instead, this is typically provided by lead providers such as National Institute of Teaching, TeachFirst, UCL or Ambition.
This is CPD based on the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework that enables the ECT to reflect on, develop and embed their good practice over the two-year induction period.
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What should the reduced timetable be used for?
The Induction Lead along with the mentor, should ensure that the ECT’s reduced timetable time is used wisely to support their professional development, providing guidance and working with ECTs to plan this.
Mentor and Induction Tutor meetings may take place in this time.
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