Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Salary: £37,870 per annum – M1
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Location: Merton, London, SW20

Start your teaching career in a school where you can develop your practice, learn from experienced colleagues and build confidence in the classroom.
Transparency Education is seeking a motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a supportive primary school in Merton. The school is looking for an enthusiastic teacher who will bring energy, creativity and high expectations to an EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 class.

Your responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the primary curriculum.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess pupils’ learning and use this information to inform planning.
• Adapt teaching for pupils with different needs and starting points.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to year-group planning, school events and professional development.
• Meet the expectations of the Teachers’ Standards.

What we are looking for
• The appointed Early Career Teacher (ECT) will need:
• Qualified Teacher Status achieved by the start date.
• Eligibility to undertake or continue statutory ECT induction.
• Strong teaching-practice feedback and secure curriculum knowledge.
• Effective classroom organisation and behaviour-management skills.
• A reflective approach and willingness to act on professional feedback.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil progress.

Why consider this opportunity?
• M1 salary of £37,870, subject to placement terms.
• Structured mentoring and regular professional feedback.
• Opportunities to observe experienced teachers and strengthen your practice.
• Long-term classroom continuity rather than short daily placements.
• Support from Transparency Education throughout the recruitment process.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education 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 us 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.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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.