Early Career Teacher

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery seeks a dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their nurturing team. Set in a forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will teach a Year 3 class, contributing positively to children's educational experiences from September 2025. The role offers comprehensive support through mentoring and professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about teaching and improving student outcomes.

Benefits

Excellent mentoring and professional development

Supportive team environment

Culture promoting creativity and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
• Ready to contribute to the wider school community.
• Open to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 3 class in a supportive environment.
• Contribute to the school's culture of creativity and wellbeing.
• Participate in professional development and mentoring.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Commitment

Reflective

Job description

Job Description

• Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GG
• MPR (£31,650 - £43,607 per annum)
• Fixed term contract for one year
• Reference: 7459
• Required from September 2025
  
  
  

Are you an motivated and dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to start your teaching journey in a supportive, forward-thinking school? We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to join our passionate team and take on a lovely Year 3 class.

As the successful candidate, you will be part of our dedicated, kind, friendly and forward thinking team.

Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery in Stowmarket opened its doors in September 2022 and received a Good with Outstanding Ofsted Report in February 2025. The school currently has children in Nursery, Reception and Years 1-4.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and experienced team to support you through your ECT years.
• Excellent mentoring and professional development tailored to ECTs.
• A school culture that promotes creativity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

We’re Looking For Someone who:

• Is passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
• Brings energy, creativity, and commitment to the classroom.
• Is reflective and open to learning and development.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is ready to contribute to the wider school community.
  
  
  

Is this you? We look forward to hearing from you.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Information about the school (docx)

Visits to the school are essential to discuss the role with our Headteacher, please contact Laura Ward by either emailing [e-mail] or calling 01449 833094.

For further information, please visit the School website .

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (docx) and the Equal Opportunities Form (docx)

Closing date: 9am, 11 June 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 19 June 2025.

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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