Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Begin Your Teaching Career with Confidence
Location: Bexley, South East London
Salary: M1 (£37,870 per annum equivalent)
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The advertised salary is applicable to candidates joining at M1.
Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience within supportive primary schools?
We are recruiting passionate ECTs to work in welcoming schools across Bexley, offering excellent mentoring, experienced leadership and opportunities to develop your teaching career.
The Role
Youll deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 while benefiting from guidance and support to help you grow in confidence.
Responsibilities include:
• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons.
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Assessing pupil progress.
• Working collaboratively with experienced teaching staff.
• Supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• ECTs warmly encouraged to apply.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Passion for primary education.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
Why Apply?
• Excellent experience to support your ECT journey.
• Supportive school environments.
• Flexible part-time opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Why work via Transparency 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
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us 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.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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