Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT) | September 2025

Location: Barking and Dagenham

Full-time, 5 days per week

Salary: M1 Inner London £38,766 - UPS3 Inner London £60,092

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to start your teaching career this September? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Teach Plus are currently working with a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Barking and Dagenham that is dedicated to providing high-quality education in a nurturing environment.

The school is seeking a dynamic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their team from September, helping to lay the foundation for young learners' academic and social development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT who is committed to creating engaging learning experiences and building strong relationships with children and their families.

The school offers excellent support for new teachers, making it a great place for you to grow and develop in your teaching career.

As an Early Career Teacher (ECT) you will be required to:

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework


• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of young children


• Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive


• Work closely with colleagues to ensure effective delivery of the EYFS curriculum


• Foster strong relationships with parents and carers to support children's progress


• Assess and monitor children's development and report on their progress

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• A solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum and the importance of early years education


• Experience through placements or teaching in Early Years settings


• A passion for supporting young children's learning and development


• Strong communication and classroom management skills


• UK recognised Teaching Qualification with QTS


• An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service


• The right to work in the UK

Next steps:
If this Early Career Teacher (ECT) role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please contact Kam at Teach Plus for more information.

Alternatively, click ‘apply' and we'll be in touch soon!

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Full-time - Barking and Dagenham

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With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.