ECT Teachers

Step Teachers; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Exclusive deals

Wellbeing services

Refer-a-friend £100 voucher

Holiday chance worth up to £1000

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting a Primary School Teacher (ECT) for full-time, long-term supply starting September 2026. You will gain valuable experience across diverse primary settings, delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupil progress.

Ideal candidates hold QTS or be eligible as an ECT by Sep 2026, with a strong understanding of the primary curriculum, excellent organisation, and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare. Weekly PAYE pays and exclusive teacher benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to qualify as an ECT by September 2026.
• Early Career Teacher seeking long-term supply experience in primary education.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Confident, reflective and eager to develop practice.
• Organised with good time-management.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adaptable across year groups and school environments.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned to the primary curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and adapt activities to meet all pupils' needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Use effective behaviour management to maintain high standards.
• Assess and record pupil progress per school requirements.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, mentors and colleagues.
• Contribute to wider school life during the long-term placement.

Skills

Strong curriculum understanding

Time-management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Education

QTS or ECT eligible by Sep 2026

Job description

Primary School Teacher (ECT) – Full-time, long-term supply starting September 2026

These long-term supply opportunities are ideal for Early Career Teachers who are looking to gain valuable experience while benefiting from consistency and support. You will be working across primary school settings, developing your classroom practice and confidence in a stable, long-term role that offers exposure to a variety of learning environments.

Duties as Primary School Teacher (ECT):

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in line with the primary curriculum
• Plan, prepare, and adapt learning activities to meet the needs of all pupils
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain high expectations
• Assess and record pupil progress in line with school requirements
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, mentors, and colleagues
• Contribute positively to wider school life during the long-term placement

Ideal Primary School Teacher (ECT):

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to qualify as an ECT by September 2026
• Early Career Teacher seeking long-term supply experience in primary education
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Confident, reflective, and eager to develop classroom practice
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Adaptable across different year groups and school environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!