Job Description

Job Title: Primary ECT (Early Career Teacher)
Location: Bedford
Start Date: September 2025
Type: Full-time, Permanent (via agency initially)
Pay: M1 - M2 (PAYE, equivalent daily rate)

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher eager to start your teaching career this September?

Tradewind is proud to be working with a friendly, well-equipped primary school in Bedford, currently seeking a passionate ECT to join their team full-time. Whether your experience lies in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, the school is happy to accommodate your strengths and preferences.

This inclusive and forward-thinking school has a proven record of guiding ECTs through their induction years, with excellent mentoring, collaborative planning support, and a welcoming staff team. It's the perfect environment for a new teacher to grow in confidence and thrive long-term.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all learners

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

  • Use formative and summative assessment to support pupil progress

  • Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas, resources, and planning

  • Engage fully in the wider life of the school, including staff development and events

What's on Offer:

  • A full-time ECT role in a supportive Bedford primary school

  • Access to an experienced consultant who will guide and support you through each step of the placement process

  • A dedicated mentor and full induction programme within the school

  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role following initial placement

  • Unlimited access to the National College's CPD platform, offering hundreds of accredited training courses to support your professional growth

  • Regular networking opportunities with other ECTs and experienced teachers

  • Support with interview preparation, CV writing, and long-term career planning

Ready to begin your teaching journey in a school that truly invests in its staff and with an agency that's with you every step of the way?

Apply now and take your first steps toward a fulfilling and exciting teaching career this September in Bedford.