Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Ealing

Location: Ealing, London
Salary: £40,372–£42,484 per annum
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026

The right first teaching role can shape your confidence, classroom practice and career.

Teach Now is recruiting an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a supportive primary school setting in Ealing. This opportunity is aimed at a newly qualified teacher who is ready to take responsibility for a class while continuing to learn from experienced colleagues.

As an Early Career Teacher, you will be encouraged to develop your own teaching style while building strong foundations in planning, assessment, classroom management and inclusive practice.

The role includes:

Planning and delivering engaging primary lessons

Establishing positive classroom routines

Assessing pupils and adapting teaching accordingly

Supporting children with SEND and different starting points

Working constructively with Teaching Assistants

Building positive relationships with families

Taking part in professional development and school activities

We are looking for:

QTS achieved or due before September 2026

Successful UK primary school placements

Sound curriculum knowledge

A reflective and organised approach

High expectations for pupil achievement

A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications and will fall within the advertised ECT range of £40,372–£42,484.

This Early Career Teacher (ECT) role is a chance to begin your career somewhere you can contribute from day one while continuing to develop professionally.

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