Early Career Teacher – Primary

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Full-Time Permanent Position

Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Main Pay Scale M1–M2 (depending on experience)
Location: Wandsworth
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 31/05/2025
Interview Date: 02/06/2025

I am working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School in Wandsworth who are seeking an enthusiastic, reflective, and ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their dynamic teaching team in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your teaching career in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking school where your growth and success truly matter.

As a confident and committed ECT you will:

• Demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

• Is reflective and keen to continuously develop their classroom practice.

• Has high expectations for all pupils and believes in every child’s potential to succeed.

• Builds positive relationships with children, staff, and families.

• Shows creativity, flexibility, and resilience in adapting to the needs of learners.

• Embraces a team-oriented approach and is keen to contribute to wider school life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As an ECT, you will:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, inclusive, and appropriately differentiated lessons in line with the national curriculum and school priorities.

• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing effective feedback to support learning and inform future planning.

• Create a safe, stimulating, and positive classroom environment that fosters children’s independence and love of learning.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leadership to deliver high-quality provision across the curriculum.

• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to support pupils’ holistic development.

• Participate fully in all aspects of school life, including staff training, meetings, extracurricular activities, and school events.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to continually improve your teaching.

Support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

• Dedicated, experienced mentor to guide and support you throughout your ECT years.
• Regular 1:1 mentoring sessions and access to peer coaching opportunities.
• Timetabled release time (in line with DfE guidelines) for CPD and reflection.
• Tailored ECT CPD programme that aligns with the Early Career Framework (ECF).
• Opportunities to observe outstanding practitioners and team teach.
• Involvement in school improvement initiatives, curriculum development, and wider school leadership opportunities as you grow.
• Wellbeing support through staff networks, wellbeing initiatives, and SLT who value work-life balance.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please apply today!