Early Career Teacher; ECT - Primary or Secondary SEN​/SEMH

Early Career Teacher (ECT) Primary or Secondary SEN/SEMH

Location: Fakenham, Norfolk
Salary: £32,916-£38,766 per year (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)
Closing Date: 15 Aug 2026

Start your teaching career in a school where you'll be supported, valued and inspired from day one.

Luma Education Recruitment is working with an exceptional specialist school in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, seeking passionate and enthusiastic Primary or Secondary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join their dedicated team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to begin your teaching career in a highly supportive SEN/SEMH environment where you'll receive excellent mentoring, structured induction, ongoing CPD, and clear opportunities for professional development.

Whether your passion is Primary or Secondary education, you'll be supported every step of the way as you help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

• Deliver engaging, creative lessons tailored to pupils with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with experienced teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop your teaching practice through high-quality mentoring, training and CPD.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or achieving QTS before starting.
• Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a supportive first teaching post.
• Passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Positive, resilient and reflective approach to teaching.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

• Full ECT induction programme with experienced mentors.
• Extensive CPD, specialist SEN training and career development.
• Supportive leadership team committed to your success.
• Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in SEN and SEMH education.
• Small class sizes allowing you to build meaningful relationships with pupils.
• Beautiful rural working environment with excellent facilities.
• Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.