Early Career Teacher

A large and well-established three-form entry primary school in Southall is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join their team.

About the role

This position offers a full-time teaching role with a clear and supportive structure in place for an ECT. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupil progress, and developing your teaching practice with guidance from experienced staff. The school is particularly keen to appoint an Early Career Teacher who is eager to learn, reflective, and committed to high standards.

Support for an ECT
The school has a strong track record of developing Early Career Teachers and provides a comprehensive induction programme. As an ECT, you will benefit from a dedicated mentor, regular observations with constructive feedback, and opportunities to observe outstanding practice across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering well-planned and engaging lessons across the curriculum
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Assessing and monitoring progress effectively
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
• Actively engaging in training and development as an ECT

About the school

This three-form entry primary school is known for its collaborative approach and well-structured systems. Staff work closely together across year groups, and there is a strong emphasis on consistency, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing. The larger school setting allows an ECT to gain exposure to a wide range of experience and support.

What the School Offers

• A strong and structured ECT induction programme
• Experienced mentors and supportive leadership
• Shared planning within year groups
• A collaborative and professional working environment
• Opportunities for career progression

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Early Career Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to qualify
• A commitment to developing as an Early Career Teacher
• Strong willingness to learn and improve

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].