Welcome to the Early Career Hub

The Early Career Hub is our one-stop shop for trainee teachers, early career teachers, and those involved in supporting, coaching and mentoring those new to the profession. 

Whether seeking top tips on how to maintain a work-life balance and manage workload and wellbeing, or more specialised advice on key approaches in those first days in the classroom, we’ve got you covered. 

Content is helpfully linked to strands of the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework, and includes accessible research articles on essential topics such as using technology, providing feedback and understanding how pupils learn.

If you are visiting for the first time, make sure you’ve signed up for Chartered College membership to make sure you can access all resources and receive ongoing CPD resources. You can sign up for just £1 as a trainee teacher, and membership is half price for ECTs – or may even be covered by your school.  You might find it helpful use the Early Career Teacher member workbook below to support your professional learning journey on our site – it is designed to help you make the most of the resources below and help you effectively plan your ongoing professional development.

Making the most of the Early Career Hub

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events that may be of interest to trainee and early career teachers

  • Chartered College of Teaching
  • Education Support
  • Teacher wellbeing

Join Education Support for this practical, evidence-based webinar designed specifically for teachers and education staff. Whether you’re new to the profession or an experienced educator, you’ll gain a better understanding of how stress affects your mind and body and learn realistic strategies to protect your wellbeing throughout the school year.

September 9, 2026
4:00 pm
Free
  • External Organisation
  • Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy
  • Creativity |
  • Curriculum

Join us for an inspiring in-person conference exploring the important place of the arts and humanities in primary schools. Subjects such as art, music, drama, history and geography play a vital role in children’s education, yet many schools find it increasingly challenging to protect time and resources for them alongside the pressures of maths and English.

November 19, 2026
9:30 am
£100
  • Chartered College of Teaching
  • UNESCO

In this session, we will discuss the Principles pillar, examining how trust, accountability, respect for difference, and creative autonomy create the base of a strong and flourishing learning environment. We will explore how embracing diversity and equity, and encouraging autonomous, imaginative voices contribute to increased wellbeing, motivation, and meaningful engagement for our students.

September 30, 2026
1:00 pm
Free