Early Career Primary Teacher – Full‑time or Contractor

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with welcoming primary schools in Brent to place Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for September 2026. You will join a supportive school environment that offers structured induction, dedicated mentorship and protected planning time.

Key responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a class and deliver the National Curriculum or EYFS framework.
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons with protected planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time.
• Collaborate with the year‑group team and mentor to develop teaching practice.
• Participate in regular observations, coaching and progress reviews aligned to the Early Career Framework.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – awarded or pending for September 2026.
• ECT status – in the first or second year of statutory induction.
• Enthusiasm for teaching across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 and willingness to be matched to a suitable phase.
• Good subject knowledge of the primary curriculum and awareness of safeguarding duties.

Required skills

• None listed as technical skills.

What we offer

• Dedicated ECT mentor and structured induction programme aligned to the Early Career Framework.
• Protected planning, preparation and assessment time (PPA) and statutory ECT entitlements.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees.
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses from The National College from day one.
• Local support from a consultant familiar with Brent schools.