24 Apr How ECTs Can Work on Supply and Complete Their Induction
Everything Early Career Teachers need to know about supply teaching, induction eligibility—and how Moore Teachers is the best agency to support you in Hertfordshire and West Essex.
Starting as an ECT? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) just finishing your training, congratulations! You’re stepping into an incredibly rewarding profession. But what if you haven’t landed a permanent role yet? Or what if you’re not feeling ready to launch straight into a permanent role? Or what if you haven’t found the right school yet?
Here’s the good news: you can begin your teaching journey on supply—and still complete your induction when the time is right.
At Moore Teachers, we work with ECTs across Hertfordshire and West Essex every day, helping them build experience, grow in confidence, and find induction-ready roles in supportive local schools.
Can I Work in Supply Before Starting My Induction?
Yes, absolutely.
Many ECTs take on short-term or day-to-day supply placements while waiting for the right position to come up so they can start their induction. These roles don’t count toward your statutory induction period, but they offer some brilliant benefits:
- ✅ Classroom experience across year groups and settings
- ✅ Confidence-building with behaviour management and planning
- ✅ A chance to discover what kind of school you love working in
💡 Tip: At Moore Teachers, we’ll match you with schools that fit your style and offer regular opportunities while you wait for that longer-term position. We get to know you and work with you to find the right school that will support you in your early years of teaching.
Can I Complete My Induction Through a Supply Role?
Yes – you can! The placement needs to meet specific induction criteria.
To count toward your induction, a role must:
- Be at least one full school term
- Be at a DfE-registered school that offers ECF-based induction
- Include a dedicated mentor and induction tutor
- Be overseen by an Appropriate Body
🔍 Not sure if a role meets these requirements? That’s where we come in. We’ll only place you in induction-ready roles when you’re ready to begin. And we’ll support you each step of the way as well!
Why Moore Teachers Is the Best Agency for ECTs
We’re not just another education agency. Here’s why Moore Teachers is the trusted name for ECTs across Hertfordshire and West Essex:
🎓 We Know Education—Because We’ve Been There
Every member of our office team comes from a teaching or education background, so we understand the classroom – and your journey – first-hand.
🌟 We’re the Primary Specialist for HFL Education
We’re proud to be HFL Education’s trusted primary specialist, which means we have close relationships with schools, including those that are ready and able to support ECTs through induction.
🤝 We Put ECTs First
We’ll take the time to get to know your goals, your preferences, and your strengths—and we’ll work hard to find you roles that match them. From supply experience to induction completion, we’re with you every step of the way.
Real ECT Support. Real Success.
⭐️ “Supply with Moore Teachers has done me the world of good. It’s given me my confidence back!”
– Jack, ECT in Ware
5 Quick Tips to Succeed as an ECT on Supply
- ✅ Look for roles that last a full term or more
- ✅ Ask if the school has an ECF induction programme
- ✅ Keep a record of your placements and experiences
- ✅ Be open to new year groups or areas
- ✅ Tell us when you’re ready to start induction—we’ll make it happen!
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Whether you’re looking for your first teaching role or your first induction-ready placement, we’re here to help.
📍 With strong school partnerships across Hertfordshire and West Essex,
👩🏫 and a team who truly understands what it’s like to be in the classroom,
🎯 Moore Teachers is the best teaching agency for ECTs starting out.
📞 Let’s Get You Started
👉 Register with Moore Teachers
👉 Speak to our experienced Consultants
👉 Read our blog about how to go about registering with a supply agency
About Moore Teachers
We’re the go-to agency for primary schools and teachers in Hertfordshire and West Essex. Our team has real classroom experience, and we’re proud to be the primary specialists for HFL Education.