Early Career Teacher

Position: Early Career Teacher
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: 8th September 2026
Location: Sutton, London, UK
Salary: £40,372 per annum (M1)
This role is paid at M1, the starting point of the Main Pay Range, in line with your Early Career Teacher (ECT) status.
Hours of work: 8.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only), with a reduced timetable in line with your statutory ECT induction entitlement.

Starting your teaching career and want genuine support behind you from day one? A friendly, well-resourced primary school in Sutton is looking for an Early Career Teacher to join their team this September.
About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a supportive, well-organised primary school in Sutton for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their team for the start of the 2026/27 academic year, with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The school has a well-established induction programme aligned to the Early Career Framework (ECF), with a dedicated mentor, regular protected mentor time, and a statutory reduced timetable, so you can focus on developing your practice with genuine support around you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons appropriate to your ECT year
• Meeting the statutory requirements of your ECT induction, including regular mentor meetings
• Assessing and tracking pupil progress, using data to inform planning
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Engaging fully with the schools ECF-aligned training and professional development programme
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and engagement in the classroom
• Reflecting on and developing your practice with support from your mentor and induction tutor
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Completion of, or enrolment on, an accredited ITT programme (e.g. PGCE, School Direct, Teach First)
• Genuine enthusiasm for starting your teaching career and developing your practice
• A strong classroom presence and a commitment to inclusive teaching
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)
What the School Can Offer:
• A structured, ECF-aligned induction programme
• A dedicated mentor and protected mentor time
• A statutory reduced timetable in your first year
• A supportive senior leadership team genuinely invested in your development
• Good transport links across Sutton

Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance