Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Location: Croydon, London, England

Salary: M1 – £39,196 per year (annual salary equivalent). Actual pay basis and assignment terms confirmed before placement.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking an Early Career Teacher for a primary teaching opportunity in Croydon.

This is a chance to put your training into practice, develop confident classroom routines and help pupils make a strong start to each lesson.

We welcome reflective teachers who are ready to learn from feedback and share their ideas. Your preferred phase, the school’s induction arrangements and mentoring support will be discussed before appointment.

Key responsibilities

Plan engaging lessons with clear learning goals and accessible explanations.

Establish routines that help pupils settle, participate and work independently.

Use assessment to adapt future teaching and identify pupils needing support.

Work with colleagues and respond constructively to professional feedback.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

QTS, or completion of recognised teacher training with QTS before the post starts.

Relevant primary teaching placements and knowledge of the national curriculum.

A reflective approach, sound organisation and commitment to professional development.

Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

The advertised salary is the M1 amount for this role. Induction eligibility, mentoring arrangements and paid working terms will be discussed before appointment. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

An opportunity to develop your teaching identity and contribute fresh ideas to primary learning.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Apply with your CV, qualification or expected QTS date, preferred primary phase and any induction already completed.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks