Early Careers Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Ascot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is partnering with a welcoming primary school in SL5 to appoint an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a KS1 class. This role offers an excellent start to your teaching career with strong mentoring and a structured induction program.

You will deliver literacy, numeracy and phonics support while nurturing young learners in a caring classroom, under the guidance of experienced staff and mentors.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS; ECTs welcome to apply.
• Experience from placements within KS1.
• Familiarity with phonics schemes (Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds).
• Safeguarding and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the KS1 national curriculum.
• Support pupils’ early development in reading, writing, phonics, and maths.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress with support from senior staff and mentors.
• Differentiate learning to support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN.
• Foster pupils’ confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and experienced colleagues.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider school community.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Education

QTS or pending QTS (ECT welcome)

Tools

Read Write Inc

Letters and Sounds

Job description

SL5| Primary School Setting
January Start | MPS (ECT)

Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in SL5 to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a KS1 class. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their teaching journey in a nurturing environment with excellent support and guidance.

The school is committed to developing ECTs, offering a structured induction programme, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to help you build confidence and thrive in your career.

As a KS1 ECT, you will inspire young learners at a crucial stage in their development, supporting them in building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social skills within a caring and engaging classroom environment.

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the KS1 national curriculum
• Support pupils’ early development in reading, writing, phonics, and maths
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Assess and monitor pupil progress with support from senior staff and mentors
• Differentiate learning to support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN
• Foster pupils’ confidence, curiosity, and love of learning
• Work closely with teaching assistants and experienced colleagues
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider school community

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Passion for teaching and supporting young learners in KS1
• Good understanding of early learning and phonics (or willingness to develop this)
• Positive, proactive, and nurturing approach to teaching
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Experience from placements within KS1
• Familiarity with phonics schemes (e.g., Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds)
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive teaching practices
• Willingness to learn and develop as part of an ECT programme

• Ideal opportunity for an ECT to begin their teaching career
• Supportive school with a strong ECT induction programme
• Dedicated mentor and structured professional development
• Friendly and collaborative staff team
• Opportunity to make a real impact on early learning and development

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All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.