Teacher with the Link Education Trust

ECT Opportunities | The LINK Education Trust

Start your teaching career somewhere that truly invests in you.

The LINK Education Trust is a growing family of six schools across Salford, bringing together mainstream and specialist settings with one clear mission: every child deserves an exceptional education. This unique mix gives you the chance to develop as a teacher who is adaptable, inclusive and confident in any classroom.

As a small, close-knit Trust, you won’t get lost in the crowd. You’ll be known, supported and valued from day one. Our ECTs benefit from personalised mentoring, expert guidance, and the chance to learn from outstanding practitioners in inclusion, behaviour, communication and curriculum design.

We offer high-impact support that actually makes a difference:

• Protected development time

• Regular coaching from experienced mentors

• Clear progression pathways

• A strong focus on wellbeing and manageable workload

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. You’ll work across schools, share ideas, and help shape innovative practice. As an ECT, your voice matters hereand your ideas will be heard.

If you’re looking for a Trust where relationships come first, inclusion is embedded, and your growth is prioritised, LINK is the place to begin your career.

Join our ECT Pool
Apply once and be considered for roles across our schools as they arise. We’ll match you to the right setting where you can thrive and develop.

While joining the pool doesn’t guarantee a role, it means you’ve met our high standards and are ready for the next step.

Apply today and start your journey with us.

Each school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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