Early Careers Teacher (Primary)
Posted 4 days ago by Philosophy Education
£200 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London
Summary: The Early Career Teacher (ECT) position offers opportunities in KS1 or KS2 within Croydon, South London, focusing on matching teachers with schools that support their growth and development. The role emphasizes creating engaging lessons, building relationships, and adapting teaching methods to meet student needs. Candidates will benefit from strong induction programs and a variety of school environments to find the right fit for their teaching style. This position is designed to foster confidence and enjoyment in the teaching profession from the outset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of your own KS1 or KS2 class
- Bring learning to life through engaging, purposeful lessons
- Build strong relationships with pupils and staff
- Track progress and adapt teaching to meet learner needs
- Develop your classroom identity with guidance, not restriction
Key Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or close to completion
- PGCE (Primary) with recent UK school-based experience
- A genuine passion for making an impact in the classroom
Salary (Rate): £200/day
City: Croydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Education
Early Career Teacher (ECT)KS1 or KS2 Opportunities Croydon, South London Full-time Permanent September Start
Your first teaching role shouldn’t feel like a gamble - it should feel like the start of something right.
We’re working with a wide network of primary schools across Croydon and surrounding areas, each offering something different - from large, well-structured MATs with clear progression routes, to smaller, community-focused schools where creativity in the classroom is explored. The goal isn’t just to place you - it’s to match you somewhere you can actually thrive.
Croydon continues to be one of South London’s most dynamic education hubs, with schools that are heavily invested in developing Early Career Teachers and giving them the space, support, and trust to grow into confident practitioners.
The Role
- Take ownership of your own KS1 or KS2 class
- Bring learning to life through engaging, purposeful lessons
- Build strong relationships with pupils and staff
- Track progress and adapt teaching to meet learner needs
- Develop your classroom identity with guidance, not restriction
What You’ll Need
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or close to completion
- PGCE (Primary) with recent UK school-based experience
- A genuine passion for making an impact in the classroom
What You’ll Get Access To
- A variety of schools - not a one-size-fits-all placement
- Strong ECT induction programmes with real mentoring, not box-ticking
- Environments that suit different teaching styles and personalities
- Opportunities across KS1 and KS2 so you can find your fit
- Long-term career pathways beyond your first year
This is about more than landing a job - it’s about finding the right environment to build confidence, develop your teaching style, and actually enjoy your first year in the classroom.
If you’re ready to start your ECT journey in a role that fits you, we can help you get there. Apply today with your CV and let’s find the right school for your start in teaching.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.