Primary ECT

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a full-time, long-term position in Hillingdon starting January 2026.

About the role

As a Primary ECT, you will take responsibility for planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, with appropriate support and guidance from experienced colleagues. You will work to create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom where pupils feel supported and motivated to learn. This long-term role offers consistency and the chance to become an established member of the school team.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum

• Assessing, monitoring, and tracking pupil progress

• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents

• Engaging fully in professional development and ECT support programmes

About the school

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Hillingdon area, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and staff development. The leadership team is experienced and supportive, providing mentoring and guidance to help early career teachers build confidence and progress professionally.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary ECT you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or on track to achieve QTS
• A positive, enthusiastic, and reflective approach to teaching
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role from January 2026

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].