Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. Are You Soon to Be a Newly Qualified Teacher?
If you’re currently completing your training and preparing to qualify, now is the perfect time to plan your first teaching role.
For over 25 years, we have been helping schools find talented newly qualified teachers, while supporting ECTs to confidently step into their first classroom. We understand how important your first role is, and we’re here to make sure it’s the right one for you.
From September 2026, our client schools across Grays, Thurrock will be seeking talented, motivated, and dedicated ECTs. These schools are eager to welcome new teachers who are enthusiastic, creative, and ready to make a real difference from day one.
Interviews will be taking place in the coming week, so if you’re hoping to secure a role early and feel confident about September, now is the time to act.
Why work with us?
* Over 25 years of experience supporting newly qualified teachers

* Strong relationships with welcoming, supportive schools

* Expert guidance tailored specifically to ECTs

* A friendly, knowledgeable team focused on your long-term success

If you’re excited about starting your teaching career and want support from an agency that truly understands ECTs, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding teaching role in September 2026.
As an award winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates & staff first. We’ve partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources, helping you stay up-to-date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you’re a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.
We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request).
Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we’re proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.