Job Description

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - EYFS, KS1 or KS2

📍 Redbridge
📅 September 2026 Start
📄 Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
💷 Outer London MPS - Paid to Scale

Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for the perfect school to begin your teaching journey?

SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be exclusively supporting a welcoming and well-established two-form entry primary school in Redbridge in their search for a passionate and motivated ECT to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in a school that genuinely invests in developing new teachers. Whether your passion lies in EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2, the school is flexible and eager to place you where your strengths and interests will shine.

The position is offered on a long-term supply basis with full pay scale parity, making it an ideal route for an ECT seeking both stability and outstanding support during their induction years.

Why This School?

This inclusive and community-focused school has built a strong reputation for nurturing Early Career Teachers and helping them grow into confident, successful practitioners.

As a two-form entry school, staff benefit from:

  • Shared planning and collaborative teaching
  • Strong support networks across year groups
  • Experienced mentors and approachable senior leaders
  • A positive and encouraging school culture
  • Excellent behaviour and enthusiastic learners

The leadership team places a real emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development, ensuring ECTs feel supported every step of the way.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a class within EYFS, KS1, or KS2, supported by an experienced parallel teacher and leadership team. The school offers a structured induction programme and excellent mentoring, providing the ideal environment to develop your classroom practice, confidence, and career progression.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Be completing a PGCE or teacher training programme leading to QTS
  • Have a genuine passion for primary education
  • Be enthusiastic, reflective, and eager to learn
  • Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills
  • Have high expectations for learning and behaviour
  • Be committed to creating an engaging, inclusive classroom environment

What the School Offers:

  • A highly supportive ECT induction programme
  • Dedicated mentors and experienced leadership
  • Collaborative planning and shared resources
  • A warm and inclusive school community
  • Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
  • Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning

This is a fantastic chance to begin your teaching career in a school where you will feel valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.To apply or find out more, please contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency on 020 7845 6240 or send your CV to Stephanie.Watson@sanzateaching.com.

SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer and offers access to over 30 accredited CPD courses to support professional development and career progression.

SANZA Teaching Agency is REC Audited Education Gold Standard certified and is committed to safeguarding and promoting equality of opportunity.