Primary Early Careers Teacher
- location Ealing
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £40,317 to £52,300 per year
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- Apply by 18 January 2026
- Job start 19 Jan 2026
- Job end 02 Mar 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a welcoming primary school in Ealing on a full-time, long-term basis.
About the role
As a Primary ECT, you will take responsibility for planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, with guidance and support from experienced colleagues. You will create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom that supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development. This long-term role offers consistency and the opportunity to become a valued member of the school team.
Key Responsibilities
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Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum
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Assessing, monitoring, and tracking pupil progress
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Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
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Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently
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Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents
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Engaging fully in professional development and ECT support programmes
About the school
The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school in Ealing, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and staff development. The leadership team is supportive and committed to mentoring early career teachers, providing structured guidance and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Primary Early Careers Teacher you will:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (required)
- A positive, enthusiastic, and reflective approach to teaching
- Commitment to a full-time, long-term role
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- QTS
- 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].