ECT Primary Teacher. Job in Colchester Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established primary school in Colchester is seeking enthusiastic Early Career Teachers to join their supportive team from September 2025. This nurturing environment prioritizes staff well-being and professional growth, offering a fantastic ECT induction program with experienced mentors, regular feedback, and tailored CPD opportunities. With modern classrooms and a collaborative culture, this role is ideal for those passionate about primary education and eager to make a positive impact. If you're completing your training and looking for your first permanent position, this is a wonderful opportunity to kickstart your teaching career.

Benefits

Structured mentoring

Teaching Assistant support

Weekly professional development meetings

Time off for planning and reflection

Staff car park

Qualifications

• Motivated Early Career Teacher passionate about primary education.
• Good understanding of the national curriculum and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Engage with parents and colleagues to enhance student development.

Skills

Understanding of the national curriculum

Inclusive practice

Communication skills

Creativity in teaching

Education

Primary Teacher training

Job description

ECT Primary Teacher - Colchester, Essex - Education and Training

Are you currently completing your Primary Teacher training and seeking your first ECT role for September 2025?

Would you like to work in a nurturing and well-established 3-form entry primary school where you can begin your career with support, structure, and excellent training?

Are you looking for a school where staff well-being is prioritised, and professional growth is encouraged?

If so, we are working with a highly regarded primary school in Colchester that is looking to appoint multiple ECT Primary Teachers across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2025.

Position Details:

• ECT Primary Teacher
• Full-time, Permanent Contract
• September 2025 Start
• M1 Starting Salary ( 33,074+)
• Colchester, Essex
• Year group flexibility - EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on your preference
• Education and Training focus
• Interviews to begin May 2025

About the School:

This friendly and forward-thinking school has a fantastic reputation in the local community and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for children and staff. The leadership team prides itself on supporting ECTs through their induction with:

• Structured mentoring from experienced staff
• Regular observations and constructive feedback
• Weekly professional development meetings
• Time off timetable for planning, CPD, and reflection

The school is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and continues to grow and innovate. With a collaborative staff culture and a leadership team that actively reduces workload, it is the ideal place for an ECT to thrive.

What They're Looking For:

• A motivated and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher who is passionate about primary education
• A teacher with a good understanding of the national curriculum and a commitment to inclusive practice
• A confident communicator, ready to work in partnership with parents, support staff, and colleagues
• Someone open to feedback and growth, who embraces creativity and adapts to meet children's needs

Why This School?

• Fantastic ECT induction programme with experienced mentors
• Teaching Assistant support in every class
• Modern, well-resourced classrooms
• A warm and welcoming team of staff and leadership
• CPD tailored to your interests and career goals
• Staff car park

If you are completing your training and looking to secure your first permanent teaching role in Colchester, submit your CV below to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange interviews, beginning in May 2025.

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