Early Careers Teacher in Maidstone

Early Career Teacher

Location: Maidstone

Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £30,(Apply online only) – 33,483 per annuum (dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Maidstone, and we are seeking a passionate ECT to join their dedicated team from September 2026.

About the Role

• Teach a class within Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (dependent on your preference and school needs).
• Receive full ECT support and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Develop your skills and confidence with ongoing professional development opportunities.

About the School

• Supportive senior leadership team who value and nurture new teachers.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Excellent facilities and a welcoming, community-driven ethos.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Hold (or be working towards) QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Be passionate about primary education and committed to making a difference.
• Be a positive, proactive, and reflective practitioner.
• Have excellent classroom management and organisational skills.

Why Join Vision for Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant to support your career development.
• Access to FREE CPD training, including safeguarding and ECT‑specific support.
• Opportunities for long-term placements, permanent roles, or flexible supply work to build experience.

What Vision for Education Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• FREE training, including safeguarding and CPD opportunities.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers\’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Free training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Apply Today

If you\’re an ECT ready to inspire young learners and thrive in a supportive school environment, we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Kent team on (phone number removed). Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. To apply for any of our current roles, please send across your CV or by applying directly to this vacancy.

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