ECT Teachers

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting for a Primary School Teacher (ECT) to join a long-term supply placement across Greater London starting September 2026. You will gain valuable experience with consistent support in a varied primary setting.

Ideal candidates are Early Career Teachers with QTS or qualifying by September 2026, capable of delivering engaging lessons, planning adaptively, and supporting pupil progress and welfare within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• QTS or eligible to qualify as ECT by September 2026.
• Experience delivering the primary curriculum.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

QTS or ECT status

Primary curriculum

Behaviour management

Pupil development

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

ECT by Sept 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

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.