KS1 EARLY CAREER TEACHER - ECT

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmans Water Primary School is seeking an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their KS1 team in September 2025. The ideal candidate will be passionate, creative, and committed to raising standards in teaching. This role offers support and training during the induction period, and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

Support during ECT induction

Friendly environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and learning.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with knowledge of child learning.
• Committed to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage children in learning.
• Provide exciting learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and pupils.

Skills

Inspirational

Creative

Motivated

Classroom management

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

• Location: Harmans Water Primary School, Wellington Drive, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Closing Date: 12/06/2025 at 12:00
• Reference: Pri/25/313913

Harmans Water Primary School is seeking to appoint a determined and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our KS1 team in September 2025 - someone who can inspire and engage the minds of our children each day and to work with a talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a school that is at an exciting time in its development, continually moving forward whilst securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.

We are looking for someone who is:

• inspirational and passionate about teaching and learning
• enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated
• an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in and knowledge of how children learn
• able to provide exciting and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
• a team player, able to inspire and work in partnership with staff, parents and pupils
• committed to raising standards in learning and teaching and have high expectations of themselves and the children
• committed to personal and professional development

As an ECT you will working with a supportive and experienced staff team, who are working together to achieve the best possible learning experience for our community.

We can offer you:

• support, training and guidance during your ECT induction period
• happy and motivated children who are keen to learn
• a caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to developing the whole child
• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of all our learners
• supportive parents and Governors

If the sound of this role excites you then we would love for you to meet our amazing children and show you around our school. To arrange a visit please contact our office manager, Michelle Jones on 01344 422196 or [e-mail]

Applications may be shortlisted on receipt of application. The post may close earlier than the specified date.

Closing date Thursday, 12th June at noon. The post may close earlier than the specified date.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.