Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher – Primary

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Salary: From £40,372 per annum (M1)

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 28 September 2026 or as soon as possible

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking for a school where you can develop your practice, build confidence and make a strong start to your teaching career?

A welcoming and ambitious primary school in Wandsworth is seeking an Early Career Teacher to join its committed team. The school offers a broad curriculum, positive relationships and a collaborative approach to planning and professional development.

The successful Early Career Teacher will take responsibility for a primary class, with the year group matched as closely as possible to their experience and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching engaging lessons across the primary curriculum

• Adapting teaching to meet pupils’ different abilities and needs

• Creating a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom

• Assessing learning and using outcomes to inform future planning

• Supporting pupils’ academic progress and personal development

• Working closely with year-group colleagues, teaching assistants and senior leaders

• Communicating professionally with parents and carers

• Contributing to wider school life and professional-development activities

• Meeting all safeguarding and Teachers’ Standards requirements

Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status by the start of the role

• Recent UK primary teaching placements or classroom experience

• Secure knowledge of the primary curriculum

• A reflective and enthusiastic approach to teaching

• Strong planning, assessment and behaviour-management skills

• A commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations

• Good professional references from recent teaching placements

• The right to work in the UK

What the school and role offer

• A structured ECT induction with an experienced mentor

• Regular professional-development and observation opportunities

• Collaborative planning with supportive year-group colleagues

• Access to established schemes, resources and assessment systems

• A welcoming staff culture where new ideas are encouraged

• Well-behaved pupils who are keen to learn

• Experience that will provide a strong foundation for your teaching career

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher who wants meaningful support while developing into a confident classroom practitioner.
Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education 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 us 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.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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