Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
Location: Finchley, Barnet, London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: £37,868 – £39,851 per annum (in line with Teacher Pay Scales - M1)
Teach Now is working in partnership with a small, welcoming primary school in Finchley to recruit an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a September 2026 start. This role is open to ECTs interested in teaching Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on strengths and preferences.
This is a school with a big community feel, where staff know every child exceptionally well and new teachers are never left feeling “lost.” The close-knit team is highly supportive, making it an ideal environment for ECTs who want to develop confidence, skill, and classroom presence within a nurturing setting.
Why this role is perfect for an ECT
Small, friendly school with strong relationships across staff, pupils, and families
Weekly mentoring with an experienced Head of School who is also the ECT mentor
Structured and rigorous induction programme with hands-on support
Shadowing, team teaching, team marking, and guided planning in the first term
Protected ECT entitlement time, always prioritised
Planning, Workload & Wellbeing
PPA from home is embedded and working well
ECT time from home when mentoring meetings are not scheduled
Centralised planning and resources, including White Rose Maths and Cornerstones
Clear, structured writing plans provided centrally to reduce workload
Workload-conscious marking policy reviewed specifically to protect staff wellbeing
Support for Pupils – and for You
Around 40 pupils on the SEND register
Strong additional staffing, including 15 one-to-one TAs
Flexible intervention groups for all abilities, including higher attainers
Dedicated nurture, self-regulation, and intervention spaces
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging lessons in KS1 or KS2 with support and guidance
Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
Work closely with mentors, TAs, and school leaders
Support pupil progress through assessment and feedback
Candidate Requirements
QTS (or on track to achieve by September 2026)
An Early Career Teacher keen to develop in KS1 or KS2
A reflective practitioner open to coaching and feedback
A team player aligned with a nurturing school ethos
This is a rare opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school where community, care, and ECT development are genuinely prioritised.
Salary will be determined in line with the Outer London Main Pay Scale and aligned to the Early Career Teacher (ECT) pay range (M1–M2). The role is suitable for ECTs, with salary awarded at M1.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
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We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance