Early Careers Teacher

Vision for Education - Kent; Chatham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join a forward-thinking primary school in Medway from September 2026. The ideal candidate will hold (or be working towards) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and will be passionate about making a difference in primary education. This role offers full ECT support, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development. Competitive daily rates and potential for long-term positions are also part of the benefits on offer.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Dedicated consultant for career development

Access to free CPD training

Opportunities for long-term placements

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)

FREE training including Team Teach

Qualifications

• Hold (or be working towards) QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Be passionate about primary education and committed to making a difference.
• Be a positive, proactive, and reflective practitioner.
• Have excellent classroom management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class within Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
• Receive full ECT support and mentoring.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Develop skills and confidence with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Passion for primary education

Reflective practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Early Career Teacher

Location: Medway

Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £30,483 per annum (dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward‑thinking primary school in Medway, and we are seeking a passionate ECT to join their dedicated team from September 2026.

About the Role

As an Early Career Teacher, you will:

• Teach a class within Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (dependent on your preference and school needs).
• Receive full ECT support and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Develop your skills and confidence with ongoing professional development opportunities.

About the School

• Supportive senior leadership team who value and nurture new teachers.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Excellent facilities and a welcoming, community‑driven ethos.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Hold (or be working towards) QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Be passionate about primary education and committed to making a difference.
• Be a positive, proactive, and reflective practitioner.
• Have excellent classroom management and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant to support your career development.
• Access to free CPD training, including safeguarding and ECT‑specific support.
• Opportunities for long‑term placements, permanent roles, or flexible supply work to build experience.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• FREE training including Team Teach, online webinars, safeguarding and child protection updates.

How to Apply

Apply today via the website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Kent team on (phone number removed). Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

To apply for any of our current roles, please send across your CV or apply directly to this vacancy.

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