Early Career Teacher

London Borough of Havering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gidea Park Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a KS1/KS2 class starting September 2025. The role offers full-time hours and a permanent contract, with a strong commitment to professional development and support for new teachers. Join a friendly team dedicated to achieving excellence together.

Benefits

Structured ECT support

Weekly release time

Regular mentor meetings

Strong community ethos

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Reflective ECT with high expectations of pupil achievement.
• Versatile and flexible with commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Make a positive contribution to the school community.
• Inspire children and contribute to a dedicated team.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management

Flexibility

Inclusivity

Job description

Gidea Park Primary School

Lodge Avenue, Romford, Essex RM2 5AJ

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mrs Pav Sharma

ECT Required September 2025 for a KS1 / KS2 class

Hours: Full Time

Salary: ECT

Contract: Permanent

At Gidea Park Primary, our motto ‘Achieving Excellence Together’ links to all that we do. We work as a highly effective team to develop resilient, respectful learners who understand the value of learning and strive to reach their goals. We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher who will make a positive contribution to our school community

You will:

• be an enthusiastic and reflective ECT with high expectations of pupil achievement
• have a wide range of behaviour management strategies
• have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• be able to enthuse and inspire children and contribute to a dynamic and dedicated team
• be versatile and flexible with a commitment to continuous professional development
• have an inclusive viewpoint with regard to all pupils in mainstream schools

We can offer you:

• a structured programme of ECT support with weekly allocated release time and regular mentor meetings
• the opportunity to join other ECTs as they also begin their teaching journey at Gidea Park Primary
• a strong community ethos with staff who are friendly and work closely as a team
• a commitment to supporting continuous professional development
• staff who are recognised for their enthusiastic and innovative approach to teaching and learning
• well-behaved children who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere
• parents and carers who are supportive and ambitious for their children

Gidea Park Primary is committed to safeguarding our pupils and staff. This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosures Procedure.

Please contact the school office on 01708 743 801 or email on [e-mail] if you have any questions. Visits to the school are strongly advised, please call Claire Madden on the above number to make an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Interviews: W/C 9th June 2025

We reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we have suitable candidates.