Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now in Barnet, London, is recruiting an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a supportive primary setting from September. This is ideal for a newly qualified teacher who wants to develop practical classroom skills within a collaborative school environment.

You will take responsibility for your class while benefiting from guidance, structured induction, and professional dialogue essential at the start of a teaching career.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or expect to achieve QTS before September 2026.
• Have completed successful UK primary school placements.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge.
• Are reflective, organised and eager to develop.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities.
• Have high expectations for every pupil.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging curriculum lessons
• Creating clear routines and a positive learning culture
• Assessing pupils and adapting teaching accordingly
• Meeting the needs of pupils with SEND and different starting points
• Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
• Developing positive communication with parents
• Contributing to planning, training and wider school activities

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Reflective

Organised

Education

QTS or expect to achieve QTS before Sept 2026

Job description

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Barnet

Location: Barnet, London

Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start Date: 8 September 2026

Your first teaching role should give you the opportunity to develop – not simply expect you to know everything from day one.

Teach Now is recruiting an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a supportive primary setting in Barnet from September. This opportunity is suited to a newly qualified teacher who wants to build strong classroom practice within a collaborative school environment.

As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will take responsibility for your class while benefiting from the structure, guidance and professional dialogue that are so important at the beginning of a teaching career.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging curriculum lessons
• Creating clear routines and a positive learning culture
• Assessing pupils and adapting teaching accordingly
• Meeting the needs of pupils with SEND and different starting points
• Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
• Developing positive communication with parents
• Contributing to planning, training and wider school activities

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold QTS, or expect to achieve QTS before September 2026
• Have completed successful UK primary school placements
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge
• Are reflective, organised and eager to develop
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities
• Have high expectations for every pupil

This Early Career Teacher (ECT) role is a chance to begin your career with meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow professionally.

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