Early Career Teacher (ECT)
CV-LibraryBarnet, London, United KingdomtemporaryPosted: 7 August 2026
Apply NowEarly Career Teacher (ECT) – Barnet
Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Your first teaching role should give you the opportunity to develop – not simply expect you to know everything from day one.
Teach Now is recruiting an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a supportive primary setting in Barnet from September. This opportunity is suited to a newly qualified teacher who wants to build strong classroom practice within a collaborative school environment.
As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will take responsibility for your class while benefiting from the structure, guidance and professional dialogue that are so important at the beginning of a teaching career.
You will be responsible for:
Planning and delivering engaging curriculum lessons
Creating clear routines and a positive learning culture
Assessing pupils and adapting teaching accordingly
Meeting the needs of pupils with SEND and different starting points
Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
Developing positive communication with parents
Contributing to planning, training and wider school activities
We are looking for candidates who:
Hold QTS, or expect to achieve QTS before September 2026
Have completed successful UK primary school placements
Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge
Are reflective, organised and eager to develop
Understand safeguarding responsibilities
Have high expectations for every pupil
This Early Career Teacher (ECT) role is a chance to begin your career with meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow professionally.
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
Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Your first teaching role should give you the opportunity to develop – not simply expect you to know everything from day one.
Teach Now is recruiting an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a supportive primary setting in Barnet from September. This opportunity is suited to a newly qualified teacher who wants to build strong classroom practice within a collaborative school environment.
As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will take responsibility for your class while benefiting from the structure, guidance and professional dialogue that are so important at the beginning of a teaching career.
You will be responsible for:
Planning and delivering engaging curriculum lessons
Creating clear routines and a positive learning culture
Assessing pupils and adapting teaching accordingly
Meeting the needs of pupils with SEND and different starting points
Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
Developing positive communication with parents
Contributing to planning, training and wider school activities
We are looking for candidates who:
Hold QTS, or expect to achieve QTS before September 2026
Have completed successful UK primary school placements
Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge
Are reflective, organised and eager to develop
Understand safeguarding responsibilities
Have high expectations for every pupil
This Early Career Teacher (ECT) role is a chance to begin your career with meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow professionally.
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