Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Merton
Contract: Full-time
Salary: M1 to M6

About the role and school

Are you an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive and inspiring school environment from September 2026? This exciting Early Career Teacher (ECT) opportunity in Merton offers the perfect platform to develop your teaching practice, build confidence in the classroom, and make a meaningful impact on pupils' learning and development.

The successful Early Career Teacher (ECT) will benefit from structured support, high-quality mentoring, and excellent professional development opportunities from the very start of their career.

This welcoming and inclusive primary school in Merton is highly regarded within the local community for its strong values, nurturing ethos, and commitment to educational excellence.

Led by an experienced and supportive leadership team, the school places a strong emphasis on developing confident, resilient, and enthusiastic learners through a broad and engaging curriculum.

Pupils are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn, while staff enjoy working within a collaborative environment that prioritises wellbeing, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

The school benefits from excellent facilities and a strong sense of community, creating a positive atmosphere for both pupils and staff.

This Early Career Teacher (ECT) role is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher seeking a school that is genuinely invested in developing future teaching talent.

With a comprehensive induction programme, dedicated mentoring support, and a culture of collaboration, the successful Early Career Teacher (ECT) will be well-positioned to thrive professionally and personally.

If you are passionate about inspiring young learners and committed to becoming an outstanding practitioner, this role offers an ideal start to your teaching career.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons that support pupil progress and achievement


• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes excellent learning behaviour


• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress to inform future planning and teaching strategies


• Differentiate learning activities to meet the needs of all pupils and support individual development


• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues to enhance learning outcomes


• Participate fully in the school's ECT induction programme, training opportunities, and wider school activities

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant qualification


• Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role


• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service


• Right to work in the UK

Next steps:

If this Early Career Teacher (ECT) position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Freya at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

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.

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