Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: £40,372 per year (M1)
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching career in a supportive London primary school?
Transparency Education is recruiting an enthusiastic ECT for a full-time primary teaching opportunity in Croydon from September.
This role would suit a newly qualified teacher who wants to develop their classroom practice, build strong relationships with pupils and become an active member of a school community.
Your responsibilities
You will:
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom in which pupils feel confident and motivated to learn.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Establish clear routines and positive behaviour expectations.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Participate in planning, training and wider school activities.
We are looking for
Applicants should:
• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status, or be on track to achieve QTS.
• Be eligible to undertake an ECT induction.
• Have recent UK school-based teaching or placement experience.
• Demonstrate good curriculum knowledge.
• Have high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Be reflective, organised and keen to develop professionally.
• ECTs with strong placement experience are warmly encouraged to apply.
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
Salary description
£1000.00 - £1000.00 per day