Early Careers Teacher
- location Hammersmith
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
- salary £900 to £1,000 per week
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- Apply by 08 May 2026
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
A well-regarded two-form entry primary school in Hammersmith is looking to appoint a motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their team on a temporary basis.
About the role
This role is perfectly suited to an Early Career Teacher who is either newly qualified or currently completing their training. The school has a strong track record of supporting ECTs and provides a structured induction programme designed to help you build confidence and develop your teaching practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum
- Creating a positive and well-managed classroom environment
- Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
- Working collaboratively with year group colleagues
- Developing professionally through training and feedback
About the school
The school is a friendly and inclusive two-form entry primary setting with a strong emphasis on consistency, teamwork, and pupil wellbeing. Leadership is experienced in supporting Early Career Teachers and ensures that every ECT is given the tools and support needed to succeed.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Early Careers Teacher you will:
- Qualified Teacher Status or currently working towards QTS
- A strong commitment to developing as an Early Career Teacher
- Good subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching
- A positive, proactive, and reflective approach
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Previous school-based experience in the UK
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].