Early Career Teacher

Teach Now

Position: Early Career Teacher (Primary – KS1 or KS2)
Location: Muswell Hill, North London (N10)
Start Date: January 2027 (or later)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent / Long Term
Salary: £37,870 – £39,851 per annum

Salary will be paid in line with the Outer London Main Pay Scale (M1), suitable for Early Career Teachers.


About the Role

Teach Now is recruiting for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a welcoming and inclusive one-form entry community primary school in Muswell Hill. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that combines strong academic practice with a genuinely supportive, people-first culture.

You will teach in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (based on your strengths), supported by experienced colleagues, structured mentoring, and a collaborative team ethos. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, with specialist provision for pupils with additional needs integrated into everyday practice.


About the School

• Inclusive, community-focused primary school with a strong reputation locally
• Supportive and approachable senior leadership team with an open-door culture
• Established ECT programme with multiple mentors and peer cohort support
• Strong SEND provision, including specialist resource bases
• Large site with Forest School, outdoor learning and creative arts opportunities
• Engaged families and a positive, collaborative staff culture


Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the KS1 or KS2 curriculum
• Adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs, including SEND
• Use effective assessment and in-the-moment feedback to support pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, mentors and support staff
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider school community
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment


Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum (KS1 or KS2)
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND
• Reflective, proactive approach to professional development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to collaborate and learn from experienced colleagues


ECT Benefits & Support

• Structured ECT induction with protected release time
• Multiple trained mentors and regular coaching opportunities
• Weekly CPD and collaborative staff meetings
• Access to shared planning resources and established schemes of work
• Supportive peer cohort of ECTs and early career colleagues
• Open-door leadership and a culture of continuous feedback and growth


What Makes This School Stand Out

• Strong SEND infrastructure with specialist provision and expert support
• Balanced workload approach with focus on meaningful feedback over excessive marking
• Collaborative planning and shared best practice across teams
• Wellbeing-focused culture with flexibility and staff support
• Opportunities to take on subject leadership responsibilities as you develop

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.


Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.


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.

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