Early Careers Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Sunninghill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is delighted to partner with a welcoming SL5 primary school to appoint a passionate KS1 Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a full-time KS1 class starting January. This role offers a nurturing environment with a structured induction programme, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to help you build confidence and thrive in your early teaching career.

You will work with supportive mentors and experienced colleagues to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills, fostering a

Qualifications

• QTS or pending QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Passion for teaching KS1
• Good understanding of early learning and phonics
• Positive, proactive, nurturing approach to teaching
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging KS1 lessons aligned with the national curriculum
• Support pupils in reading, writing, phonics, and maths development
• Create an inclusive, stimulating classroom environment
• Assess and monitor pupil progress with mentor support
• Differentiate learning for pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN
• Foster pupils' confidence, curiosity and love of learning
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and colleagues
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

QTS pending (ECT welcome)

Job description

ECT Teacher KS1 (Full-Time)

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.

The Role

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.

Key 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

Requirements

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Why This Role?

• 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