Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Teach-Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is partnering with a supportive Barnet primary school to recruit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for September. You will work with experienced parallel teachers, receive regular guidance and access structured mentoring and professional development.

The role offers a collaborative planning environment, strong induction, and opportunities to develop your teaching within KS1 or KS2 while building confidence and classroom practice.

Qualifications

• QTS via UK teacher-training route.
• Suitable for an Early Career Teacher completing their induction.
• Secure understanding of the primary National Curriculum.
• Strong lesson planning, assessment and classroom-management skills.
• Commitment to providing inclusive and engaging learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to the primary curriculum.
• Collaborate with experienced teachers and participate in mentoring and professional development.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment

Education

QTS via UK teacher-training route

Job description

Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/08/2026

Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Barnet

Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Location: Barnet, North London

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for a school where you can build confidence, develop your teaching style and receive meaningful support during the first stages of your career?

Teach Now is working with a supportive Barnet primary school seeking an ECT to join its teaching team from September. The school has a collaborative approach to planning and places genuine importance on staff development, making this a strong opportunity for a newly qualified teacher looking to establish themselves in KS1 or KS2.

You will work alongside experienced parallel teachers, receive regular guidance and have access to structured mentoring and professional development.

Requirements

• QTS achieved through an accredited UK teacher-training route.
• Suitable for an Early Career Teacher completing their induction.
• Secure understanding of the primary National Curriculum.
• Strong lesson planning, assessment and classroom-management skills.
• Commitment to providing inclusive and engaging learning.

Applicants Should

• Be reflective and open to coaching and feedback.
• Have high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and fresh ideas to the classroom.
• Be committed to developing professionally throughout the placement.

The School Can Offer

• Support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• A structured and supportive induction environment.
• Collaborative planning with colleagues in the same phase.
• Well-behaved pupils who respond positively to engaging teaching.
• Excellent opportunities to build experience and progress your career.

Salary is dependent on experience and position on the relevant teacher pay scale.

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

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.