At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire young learners in KS1 with engaging lessons and support their early development.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Maidenhead with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Structured induction, dedicated mentor, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative staff team and opportunities for growth in your teaching journey.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career in a nurturing environment and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS; passion for teaching young learners.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Maidenhead 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
- Differentiating 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
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
All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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