Early Career Teacher (Primary)

Teach Now Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking an Early Career Teacher (Primary) for a long-term position in Harrow from September. This is an ideal opportunity for an ECT stepping into leading a classroom within a supportive primary setting.

You will plan engaging lessons, monitor pupil progress, and develop planning, assessment and behaviour-management skills while collaborating with Teaching Assistants and parents. Eligible candidates must have QTS or be on track to achieve it before September and have UK

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or be on track to achieve it before September.
• Have completed successful UK primary placements.
• Demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge.
• Be organised, reflective and enthusiastic.
• Have high expectations for all pupils.
• Understand your safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning purposeful, engaging lessons
• Establishing clear expectations and classroom routines
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
• Communicating professionally with parents
• Reflecting on your practice and engaging with professional development

Skills

QTS

Planning

Classroom management

Monitoring progress

Communication with parents

Collaboration with TAs

Safeguarding awareness

Education

QTS

On track to achieve QTS

UK primary placements

Sound curriculum knowledge

Job description

Early Career Teacher (Primary) – Harrow Location: Harrow, London Salary: £40,372–£42,484 per annum Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026

Ready to move from training into your own classroom? Teach Now is recruiting an ambitious Early Career Teacher (Primary) for a long-term opportunity in Harrow from September. This role is suited to an ECT who wants to develop strong classroom practice in a supportive primary environment.

You will take responsibility for teaching and pupil progress while continuing to develop your planning, assessment and behaviour-management skills.

• Planning purposeful, engaging lessons
• Establishing clear expectations and classroom routines
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
• Communicating professionally with parents
• Reflecting on your practice and engaging with professional development

To be considered, you should:

• Hold QTS or be on track to achieve it before September
• Have completed successful UK primary placements
• Demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge
• Be organised, reflective and enthusiastic
• Have high expectations for all pupils
• Understand your safeguarding responsibilities

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, within the advertised £40,372–£42,484 range. For an Early Career Teacher (Primary) looking to build confidence and experience within one consistent school setting, this represents an excellent first step.

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.