Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Location: Greenwich, London, SE10. Salary: £41,729 per annum, Inner London M1, plus the applicable September 2026 pay award. Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary. Start Date: 1 September 2026.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join a supportive primary school in Greenwich. The role is suitable for an ECT who will have achieved Qualified Teacher Status by September 2026 and is ready to establish a successful career in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

Why work via Transparency Education? Education Transparency Education 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom in which pupils feel safe, motivated and challenged.
• Assess pupil progress and use this information to inform future teaching.
• Establish positive behaviour and effective classroom routines.
• Work closely with colleagues, support staff and parents or carers.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status by the start date.
• Strong teaching-practice experience within a primary setting.
• Secure curriculum knowledge and high expectations for pupil achievement.
• Reflective, organised and committed to professional development.
• Eligibility to begin or continue statutory ECT induction.

Benefits

• A structured and supportive environment for completing ECT induction.
• Mentor guidance and protected professional-development time, subject to the school’s induction arrangements.
• Inner London teacher pay.
• Access to training, professional support and experienced colleagues.
• Excellent experience within a well-established London primary school.