Early Career Teacher - Kettering

Teaching Personnel; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel advertises Early Career Teacher (ECT) positions in primary schools across Kettering from September 2026. Roles are available full-time or part-time, with long-term and supply options, strong induction programmes, mentors and protected PPA time.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality lessons, following the National Curriculum, assessing pupil progress and collaborating with school staff to support outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality education.
• Have an enhanced DBS via Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
• Provide two professional references covering teacher training or recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
• Assess, monitor and adapt teaching to support pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders.
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptable

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools | September 2026

Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools
Location: Kettering
Salary: Pay to Scale (Depend on level of experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Long-term & Supply Opportunities

We have exciting opportunities for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and recently qualified teachers to join a range of welcoming mainstream primary schools acrossKettering from September 2026. These roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

We also offer long-term placements, including full academic year roles and fixed-term contracts, with many schools providing high-quality induction programmes, named mentors and protected PPA time to support your professional development.

As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality lessons while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils can thrive. Opportunities are available across EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), Key Stage 2 (KS2) and mixed-age classes, depending on your experience and preferences. You will plan and deliver lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum, assess pupil progress and work collaboratively with school staff to support excellent educational outcomes.

As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Managing classroom behaviour to maintain a productive learning atmosphere
• Assessing, monitoring and adapting teaching to support pupil progress
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Supporting children's academic, social and emotional development

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Are Early Career Teachers (ECTs), recently qualified teachers or those completing their induction
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and supporting children's learning
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality education
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one
• Can provide two professional references covering teacher training placements and/or recent employment

What to expect:

• Competitive daily rates depending on level of experience.
• Flexible day-to-day supply work to suit your availability
• Long-term, fixed-term and full academic year placements
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Account Manager
• Access to a wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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