Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunity

Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: October 2024

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our dedicated teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to start their teaching career in a supportive and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities to help them thrive in their role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across the curriculum.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
• Assess and track student progress, providing feedback and support to help each child reach their potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and carers to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events.
• Engage in the school's community and contribute to its vibrant culture.

About the school

We are a dynamic and inclusive primary school located in Dagenham, committed to providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment for all our students. With a diverse community of 500 children, our school values creativity, curiosity, and academic excellence.

What We Offer:

• A supportive induction program for ECTs, including mentoring and professional development.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for career progression within a nurturing environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Early Career Teacher (ECT) you will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and completion of Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in young children.
• Strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.