You’re learning how to teach, managing a classroom, navigating expectations and somehow trying to have a life outside school too.
I get it.
After 23 years in education, including school leadership, I know the pressure, the self-doubt and the feeling that everyone else seems to know what they’re doing.
That’s why I created The ECT Coach.
Real talk. Practical support. No judgement. No toxic positivity. No pretending teaching is easy.
Just honest support to help you feel more confident, capable and in control of your teaching life.
Welcome to The ECT Coach.

Being an ECT can feel like you're expected to know it all while you're still figuring it all out. That's where I come in. Whether you need ongoing support, someone to talk things through with or practical resources you can actually use, The ECT Coach is here to help you feel more confident, capable and less alone in the reality of teaching.
Ongoing support, practical CPD and a community of ECTs who get it.
Personalised support to help you tackle the things that are keeping you up at night.
Start here with my free 20 Ways to Banish Imposter Syndrome guide.
A space where you don't have to figure it all out alone. Get ongoing support, practical CPD, honest advice and a community of ECTs who understand the highs, lows and everything in between.

Feeling like you're not good enough?
Imposter syndrome can make you question everything — even when you're doing a brilliant job. Download my free 20 Ways to Banish Imposter Syndrome guide for practical ways to challenge those thoughts and build your confidence.

The ECT Edit: Real Talk
No polished teaching advice. No pretending you've got it all together. Just real conversations about the reality of being an ECT — from workload and behaviour to confidence, pressure and everything nobody tells you about teaching.

Hi, I'm Ruth — The ECT Coach
I've spent 23 years in education, including school leadership and EYFS, and I've seen teaching from pretty much every angle. I created The ECT Coach because I believe early career teachers deserve honest, practical support while they're finding their feet.
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Whether you need ongoing support, someone to talk things through with or simply a bit of reassurance that you're not failing — I'm here.
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Whether you're at the start of your teaching career, a budding ECT, or further down the line swamped in green and purple pens, this is THE PLACE to be! If you're a teacher that is serious about creating a sustainable working routine, one that actually lets you have a life outside of the classroom, then get your name on our mailing list so we can support you on your journey to living your best life- term time AND holiday time!