Primary Teacher / Primary ECT

EdEx; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher / Primary ECT for a holistic primary school in Inner London, Redbridge, starting January 2026. This full-time role offers a permanent contract, including various leadership opportunities and a competitive salary ranging from £39,507 to £53,000. Ideal candidates will have UK QTS, a strong commitment to teaching, and the ability to inspire students. The school promotes a collaborative environment and provides excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Qualifications

• Essential UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Good understanding of the Primary curriculum.
• Ambitious, hardworking, and committed to education.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate primary students in a holistic learning approach.
• Take on additional responsibilities such as Subject Lead.
• Participate in bespoke induction and ongoing training.

Skills

UK QTS

Teamwork

High standards

Primary curriculum knowledge

Job description

Primary Teacher / Primary ECT – Holistic Primary School (Inner London, Redbridge)

Are you a teacher looking to join a holistic primary school as a Primary Teacher / Primary ECT? Are you in a primary school that places too much emphasis on data, spreadsheets and form filling? If so, we may have the perfect Primary Teacher vacancy for January 2026.

We are working with a three‑form entry primary school in Inner London, Redbridge. The school has been graded as Good since 2015 with outstanding elements, including pupil behaviour. The primary school is looking for three Primary Teachers / Primary ECTs to join their team in September.

We have worked with the Headteacher for the last three years, so we can confidently say the school is fantastic. Each teacher we have placed there has said there is real togetherness and clear routes for progression at the primary school. There is a real emphasis on a holistic learning approach across the school and this is evident across the curriculum and in conversation with teachers at the school currently.

The primary school is open to interviewing and meeting with any Primary Teachers who are looking to take on additional responsibilities (and be paid for it!) including Maths, English, Humanities and Year Group Lead.

The primary school has a fantastic ECT induction that has created several leaders and Outstanding Primary Teachers – the school is keen to take on ECTs with a flare and eagerness to work with the best.

Job Description

• Primary Teacher / Primary ECT
• TLR opportunities: Maths, English, Humanities and Year Group Lead
• ECTs – bespoke induction, in‑house and out‑of‑house training, and termly goals
• Year groups desirable: Year 1 – 6
• Must be able to inspire and motivate the younger generation
• Location: Inner London – Redbridge
• January 2026 – Permanent Contract – Full Time
• MPS1 – UPS3 – £39,507 – £53,000 + TLR (value depends on responsibility)

Person Specification

• Must have UK QTS – Essential
• Ambitious, hardworking, committed and academically talented
• Good understanding of the Primary curriculum is required
• Must be able to work in a team of fantastic Primary Teachers
• Must set high standards for yourself
• Must meet the teaching standards to a Good or Outstanding level

School Details

• 3 Form Entry Primary School
• Graded Good in latest Ofsted report
• Solid SATs results
• Fantastic CPD opportunities
• Great leaders throughout the primary school
• Modern facilities and additional support provided throughout
• Located in the Borough of Redbridge

If you are interested in this Primary Teacher / Primary ECT – Holistic Primary School opportunity, visits to the school can be arranged immediately.

Apply for this role by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.