ECT Registration Guidance

Step 1: Please register your ECT on ECT Manager

Please register your ECTs on ECT Manager. If your school is new to ECT Manager, please contact us on teachingschoolhub@xaviercet.org.uk, so that we can set up your school and guide you through the process. You may also find this video useful.

You will need the following information for each ECT you wish to register:

Full name

Date of birth

National insurance number

Teacher reference number (TRN)

Date QTS was awarded

Name of ITT training provider

Qualification awarded (EG PGCE, QTS only)

Subject(s) qualified to teach

Name and email of ECT mentor

Start date of induction

Contract details (including FTE and whether contract is temporary/permanent)

Current programme type: Please select provider-led (DfE funded) unless you have chosen to follow a school-led programme (usually independent schools)

Delivery partner: Xavier

Lead Provider: Teach First if you are following the provider-led programme, or NiOT if following a school-led programme

Step 2: Register on (DfE portal)

The DfE have launched a new service for registering ECTs and mentors, the DfE Register Early Career Teachers (RECT) .  This is now open for September registrations.  To learn more about the new service please visit Register early career teachers service. To support you, we have also added some initial registration guidance below.

We are always happy to help you with any queries. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly on teachingschoolhub@xaviercet.org.uk.