Early Career Teacher Basingstoke

Build Your Teaching Career with Confidence and Support

Your Early Career Teacher (ECT) phase is a pivotal time. The right first role provides strong mentorship, structured induction, and the space to develop your skills effectively. At Strategy Education, we connect ECTs with teaching jobs in Basingstoke and across Hampshire, placing you in schools that prioritise teacher wellbeing, professional growth, and manageable workloads.

Whether you’re seeking a permanent foundation post, a long-term role to deepen your experience, or flexible supply work to explore options, our specialist consultants guide you personally. We focus on opportunities that help you gain confidence, refine your practice, and establish a rewarding long-term career.

Teaching Opportunities for Early Career Teachers in Basingstoke

Basingstoke offers a dynamic education landscape, with high-performing primary, secondary, academy, and specialist schools in a modern commuter town surrounded by attractive Hampshire countryside. Many local schools, including The Costello School, Brighton Hill Community School, Cranbourne, Dove House Academy, and Queen Mary’s College, are known for excellent pastoral support, robust ECT induction programmes, and a genuine commitment to staff development and retention.

We partner with schools in Basingstoke and nearby areas such as Chineham, Oakley, Overton, Hook, and Tadley to deliver roles that include:

• Fully structured ECT induction with dedicated, experienced mentors
• Collaborative, supportive school communities focused on teacher success
• Ongoing CPD and clear pathways for career progression
• Flexible options: permanent contracts, long-term supply, daily supply, and positions across primary, secondary, and SEND settings

Our priority is to help you build a solid foundation in a welcoming Hampshire environment.

Our ECT Recruitment Services in Basingstoke

Securing your first teaching position should be straightforward. We provide tailored, efficient support from start to finish.

You receive:

• Personalised CV reviews and application advice aimed at Basingstoke and Hampshire schools
• Interview preparation that matches local school priorities and expectations
• Access to our extensive network of schools across Hampshire and the Southeast

We also hold current vacancies locally and nationwide for:

• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Qualified Teachers
• Unqualified Teachers
• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants

Schools in Basingstoke – Ready to Recruit Early Career Teachers?

Headteachers, SLT, and recruitment leads in Basingstoke and Hampshire: Strategy Education supplies motivated, classroom-ready ECTs who can contribute positively from day one.

We work with:

• Primary, secondary, academy, and specialist schools across Basingstoke and the wider county
• Leading Initial Teacher Training providers to source the latest talent
• Schools requiring permanent hires, long-term cover, or flexible supply staffing

We manage the recruitment process smoothly, from precise shortlisting to successful placements, ensuring excellent matches that align with your school’s ethos and needs.

Why Choose Strategy Education in Basingstoke?

• In-depth local knowledge of the Hampshire education scene and recruitment demands
• Strong relationships with headteachers and ITT providers in the region
• Customised matching that promotes teacher retention and school stability
• Fast, attentive service from a team that understands your pressures

Strategy Education: Trusted Education Recruitment Specialists

• Extensive expertise in education recruitment
• A vast network of qualified candidates
• Competitive fees and personalised service
• Strategy Education is a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff in Educational Establishments framework.
• 24-hour availability to fulfil your staffing requirements
• Proven track record of excellence in education recruitment
• Active involvement in the local education community through sponsorships and initiatives such as The Thurrock Education Awards (2017, 2018 & 2019).
• Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Audited Gold Standard Accreditation