Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Location: Barnet, North London
Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Salary: £40,372–£42,484 per annum
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About the Role
Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for a school where you can build confidence, develop your teaching style and receive meaningful support during the first stages of your career?
Teach Now is working with a supportive Barnet primary school seeking an ECT to join its teaching team from September. The school has a collaborative approach to planning and places genuine importance on staff development, making this a strong opportunity for a newly qualified teacher looking to establish themselves in KS1 or KS2.
You will work alongside experienced parallel teachers, receive regular guidance and have access to structured mentoring and professional development.
Requirements
QTS achieved through an accredited UK teacher-training route.
Suitable for an Early Career Teacher completing their induction.
Secure understanding of the primary National Curriculum.
Strong lesson planning, assessment and classroom-management skills.
Commitment to providing inclusive and engaging learning.
Applicants Should
Be reflective and open to coaching and feedback.
Have high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.
Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
Bring enthusiasm, creativity and fresh ideas to the classroom.
Be committed to developing professionally throughout the placement.
The School Can Offer
Support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
A structured and supportive induction environment.
Collaborative planning with colleagues in the same phase.
Well-behaved pupils who respond positively to engaging teaching.
Excellent opportunities to build experience and progress your career.
Salary is dependent on experience and position on the relevant teacher pay scale.
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
£40372.00 - £42484.00 per year