Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Are you a passionate and motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a dynamic and welcoming primary school in the heart of Newham, East London.

As a Primary ECT, you will have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in a supportive environment, with access to ongoing professional development and mentorship. This is an exciting chance to bring your enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom, while shaping the educational journey of young learners.

Located in a diverse and vibrant community, this primary school is renowned for its inclusive ethos and dedication to providing every child with a high-quality education. With a friendly and supportive team of staff, the school offers a nurturing environment where teachers and students alike thrive. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking school that is committed to fostering a love of learning, creativity, and academic excellence.

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

• Be able to use creativity and innovation to make learning fun and engaging for young children.
• Be able to develop teaching materials and assignments that are consistent with the national curriculum and teaching specifications.
• Have a firm grasp of the primary school curriculum.

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

• QTS

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.

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.

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.

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 Mubarak Jama on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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