Job Description

Primary ECT - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential Permanent
Salary: Paid to Scale

Kick-Start Your Teaching Career in a Supportive Primary School

Are you an Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching journey this September? A welcoming primary school in Northampton is looking to appoint a Primary ECT to join their team for the new academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a school that values professional development and offers the guidance needed to help new teachers grow in confidence. You will be joining a collaborative staff team that is committed to helping both pupils and teachers achieve success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom where children feel motivated to learn
  • Assess pupils' progress and use this information to support future learning
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
  • Establish effective classroom routines and promote positive behaviour
  • Adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners with different abilities
  • Take an active role in the wider life of the school

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to achieve QTS before September
  • Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
  • Enthusiastic, reflective, and eager to develop professionally
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to create engaging learning experiences for all pupils
  • Committed to raising standards and supporting pupil wellbeing
  • Keen to learn from experienced colleagues and embrace new challenges

What the School Offers

  • Full-time teaching role starting in September
  • Salary paid to scale from day one
  • Comprehensive ECT induction programme with dedicated mentoring
  • Supportive leadership team and experienced teaching staff
  • Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
  • Friendly and inclusive school community
  • Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position

If you are looking for the ideal school to begin your teaching career and want to join a team that will support your development every step of the way, this Primary ECT role in Northampton could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now to find out more about this full-time Primary ECT position in Northampton starting in September.