Salary: £37,870 (M1) | Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start
Salary: MPS1–MPS2 (£37,870–£39,855), depending on experience and current pay scale.
A highly regarded primary school within a successful Barnet-based federation is seeking a dedicated Reception ECT to join their team from September 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your teaching practice within a collaborative federation that is recognised for its outstanding ECT support, strong wellbeing culture, and commitment to professional development.
The Role
As a Reception Teacher, you will:
• Deliver engaging and creative learning experiences within the EYFS curriculum.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where children can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Support childrens academic, social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with experienced EYFS practitioners across the federation.
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
• Hold QTS or be on track to achieve QTS by September 2026.
• Be passionate about Early Years education.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a positive, reflective approach to teaching and learning.
• Be eager to learn and develop as part of a supportive team.
What the School Offers
• Outstanding ECT mentoring and induction support.
• Fortnightly ECT training sessions and ongoing professional development.
• Access to experienced mentors and federation-wide teaching expertise.
• Collaborative planning model designed to reduce workload.
• Shared resources and planning across multiple schools.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, including dedicated wellbeing initiatives and social events.
• Excellent SEND support and opportunities to develop inclusive teaching practice.
• Access to specialist training, including SEND and pedagogy development.
• Clear career progression opportunities, including NPQ pathways.
• Experienced and approachable leadership team committed to staff development.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to join a forward-thinking school where collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth are genuinely valued. You will benefit from the support of a wider federation network while enjoying the community feel of a welcoming primary school.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£37870.00 - £39851.00 per year