Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-time, Temporary
Salary: £37,868 – £39,851 per annum (in line with Teacher Pay Scales)

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for the perfect environment to launch your teaching career? Teach Now is working on behalf of a larger-than-average, thriving and inclusive primary school in Barnet, rated Good by Ofsted. The school serves a diverse community, with a significant proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language, and offers exceptional support, professional development, and a strong work–life balance for new teachers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and passionate teacher eager to make a meaningful impact in EYFS, KS1, or KS2 within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.  

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

Strong ECT Support

Dedicated ECT mentor with 10+ years’ experience

Weekly Wednesday CPD plus access to Barnet BPSI and online hub training

Ongoing SLT support with planning and behaviour

Wellbeing & Workload

Annual staff Wellbeing Day

Reduced marking: verbal feedback and in-class assessment prioritised

Detailed marking focused on English writing only

Classroom Support & Resources

Dedicated TA in every KS1 class; shared TAs across KS2

Collaborative planning in a two-form entry setting

High-quality schemes, digital tools, and online planning resources

Inclusive, Forward-Thinking School

Accredited Thinking and Trauma-Informed School

Strong focus on emotional coaching and independent learning

Stable, supportive leadership with a Headteacher committed to ECT development

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching across EYFS, KS1, or KS2, supported by shared planning and mentoring

Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners

Use assessment and feedback to promote pupil progress and wellbeing

Work collaboratively with colleagues, TAs, and school leaders

Engage fully with the school’s ECT programme, CPD, and coaching support

Candidate Requirements

Hold (or be on track to achieve) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2026

Be an Early Career Teacher motivated to develop across the primary age range

Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice

Be reflective, open to feedback, and eager to grow as a practitioner

Share the school’s values of high expectations, care, and collaboration

Salary will be determined in line with the Outer London Main Pay Scale and aligned to the Early Career Teacher (ECT) pay range (M1–M2). The role is suitable for ECTs, with salary awarded at M1.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance