Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher – Greenwich
Location: Greenwich, London, SE10
Salary: £40,317 per annum, Inner London M1, plus the applicable September 2026 pay award
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026

Transparency Education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join a supportive primary school in Greenwich. The role is suitable for an ECT who will have achieved Qualified Teacher Status by September 2026 and is ready to establish a successful career in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

Key responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom in which pupils feel safe, motivated and challenged.
• Assess pupil progress and use this information to inform future teaching.
• Establish positive behaviour and effective classroom routines.
• Work closely with colleagues, support staff and parents or carers.

Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status by the start date.
• Strong teaching-practice experience within a primary setting.
• Secure curriculum knowledge and high expectations for pupil achievement.
• Reflective, organised and committed to professional development.
• Eligibility to begin or continue statutory ECT induction.

Benefits
• A structured and supportive environment for completing ECT induction.
• Mentor guidance and protected professional-development time, subject to the school’s induction arrangements.
• Inner London teacher pay.
• Access to training, professional support and experienced colleagues.
• Excellent experience within a well-established London primary school.

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.