At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging lessons while supporting pupil progress in a primary classroom.
- Company: Teach Now, a leading education recruitment company with a focus on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dedicated consultant support, and access to CPD training.
- Other info: Excellent first step for ECTs looking to build confidence and experience.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career in a supportive environment and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: QTS or on track to achieve it, with successful UK primary placements.
Location: Harrow, London
Salary: £40,372–£42,484 per annum
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Ready to move from training into your own classroom? Teach Now is recruiting an ambitious Early Career Teacher (Primary) for a long-term opportunity in Harrow from September. This role is suited to an ECT who wants to develop strong classroom practice in a supportive primary environment. You will take responsibility for teaching and pupil progress while continuing to develop your planning, assessment and behaviour-management skills.
Your role will involve:
- Planning purposeful, engaging lessons
- Establishing clear expectations and classroom routines
- Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching
- Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
- Working effectively with Teaching Assistants
- Communicating professionally with parents
- Reflecting on your practice and engaging with professional development
To be considered, you should:
- Hold QTS or be on track to achieve it before September
- Have completed successful UK primary placements
- Demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge
- Be organised, reflective and enthusiastic
- Have high expectations for all pupils
- Understand your safeguarding responsibilities
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, within the advertised £40,372–£42,484 range.
For an Early Career Teacher (Primary) looking to build confidence and experience within one consistent school setting, this represents an excellent first step.
Why work via Teach Now?
- 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.
Early Career Teacher (Primary) employer: Teach Now
Teach Now is an exceptional employer for Daily Supply Teachers, offering a flexible work schedule that allows you to balance your professional and personal life while teaching in a variety of Good and Outstanding primary schools across Croydon. With competitive daily pay, dedicated support from a consultant, and opportunities for professional development, Teach Now fosters a welcoming and supportive work culture that prioritises your growth and success in the education sector.
