Early Career Teacher

Location: Farringdon

Teach Now is working with a vibrant, inclusive primary school in Islington to appoint an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) from September 2026. This role is ideal for an ECT seeking a supportive environment to develop confidence, refine teaching practice, and make a meaningful impact early in their career.

About the Role

• Full-time, temporary Primary ECT position starting September 2026

• Teaching opportunities across EYFS, KS1, or KS2, aligned to your strengths

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that support pupil progress

• Work collaboratively with experienced teachers and support staff

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture

About the School

• Supportive and approachable leadership team

• Structured ECT induction programme with dedicated mentoring

• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development

• Well-resourced classrooms and clear behaviour expectations

• Diverse, engaged pupil community with a strong learning ethos

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold, or be working towards, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Be an ECT at the start of their career or continuing their ECT journey

• Show enthusiasm, adaptability, and a passion for primary education

• Be reflective and committed to professional growth

• Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary in line with national teacher pay scales

• Ongoing support focused on wellbeing and career development

• A welcoming school community that values staff and pupil success

If you are an ambitious Early Career Teacher looking to begin your career in a supportive Islington primary school, we would love to hear from you.

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