Early Careers Teacher
ECT Teacher – KS1 (Full-Time)
Slough | Primary School Setting
September Start | MPS (ECT)
Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Slough to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a KS1 class. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their teaching journey in a nurturing environment with excellent support and guidance.
The school is committed to developing ECTs, offering a structured induction programme, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to help you build confidence and thrive in your career.
The Role
As a KS1 ECT, you will inspire young learners at a crucial stage in their development, supporting them in building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social skills within a caring and engaging classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the KS1 national curriculum
- Support pupils’ early development in reading, writing, phonics, and maths
- Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
- Assess and monitor pupil progress with support from senior staff and mentors
- Differentiate learning to support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN
- Foster pupils’ confidence, curiosity, and love of learning
- Work closely with teaching assistants and experienced colleagues
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider school community
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)
- Passion for teaching and supporting young learners in KS1
- Good understanding of early learning and phonics (or willingness to develop this)
- Positive, proactive, and nurturing approach to teaching
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work full-time in the Slough area from September
Desirable
- Experience from placements within KS1
- Familiarity with phonics schemes (e.g., Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds)
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive teaching practices
- Willingness to learn and develop as part of an ECT programme
Why This Role?
- Ideal opportunity for an ECT to begin their teaching career
- Supportive school with a strong ECT induction programme
- Dedicated mentor and structured professional development
- Friendly and collaborative staff team
- Opportunity to make a real impact on early learning and development
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic ECT looking to start your teaching career in a supportive KS1 setting in Slough, we would love to hear from you.
01494 840527 | 01753 465 256
24/7 Support: 07435 552169
All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.