Early Career Teacher

Primary Early Career Teacher - Full Time (Temporary) 
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for the perfect environment to launch your teaching career? Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a thriving, inclusive primary school in Barnet that offers exceptional support, development, and work–life balance for new teachers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and passionate teacher eager to make a meaningful impact across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

Comprehensive Support for ECTs

• Dedicated mentor with 10 years’ experience supporting ECTs.

• Weekly CPD sessions every Wednesday plus access to Barnet BPSI and hub-based online training.

• Regular SLT support for planning and classroom management.

Wellbeing & Workload Balance

• Yearly Wellbeing Day dedicated to staff wellbeing.

• Reduced marking load – focus on verbal feedback and in-class assessment.

• Detailed marking limited to English writing; other subjects (History, Geography, RE) use light-touch marking.

Excellent Classroom Support & Resources

• Dedicated TA in every KS1 class, shared TAs across KS2 year groups.

• Collaborative planning with a parallel teacher (two-form entry).

• Access to well-structured schemes, online planning resources, and digital learning tools (whiteboards, laptops, and e-learning platforms).

A Forward-Thinking, Inclusive Environment

• Accredited as a Thinking and Trauma-Informed School.

• Focus on emotional coaching, executive functioning, and independent learning strategies.

• Leadership team committed to nurturing staff, with a Headteacher of 10 years’ tenure who strongly advocates for ECT growth.

If you’re a dedicated Early Career Teacher seeking an inspiring, well-supported school to begin your journey, this is the role for you.

Apply today through Teach Now — take the first step towards a fulfilling and balanced teaching career in Barnet.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance