Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) – Barnet, North London

Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start
Salary: MPS1–MPS2 (£37,870–£39,855), depending on experience and current pay scale.

Are you an ambitious Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) looking for a supportive primary school where you can develop into an outstanding practitioner?

A welcoming and well-established primary school in Barnet is seeking a passionate Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a nurturing environment with exceptional mentoring, reduced workload expectations and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

The Role

As an Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1), you will:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons within EYFS or Key Stage 1.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with experienced colleagues and year group partners.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The successful Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) will:

• Hold QTS (or be on track to achieve QTS by September 2026).
• Be passionate about teaching young children.
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be eager to learn, develop and embrace feedback.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.

What the School Offers
• Comprehensive ECT induction and mentoring programme.
• Dedicated ECT Lead and experienced mentor support.
• Regular opportunities to observe outstanding teaching practice.
• Generous PPA and additional non-contact time.
• Shared planning responsibilities and access to established curriculum resources.
• Sensible marking and feedback policies designed to reduce workload.
• Excellent staff wellbeing initiatives, including enhanced work-life balance measures.
• Strong SEND and pastoral support from specialist staff.
• Small, friendly classes and a welcoming school community.
• Ongoing CPD and clear opportunities for career progression.

If you are an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) looking to begin your career in a school that genuinely invests in its staff, we would love to hear from you.

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.