ECT Teacher – KS1 (Full-Time)

Maidenhead| Primary School Setting
September Start | MPS (ECT)

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.

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.

• 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
• Differentiate 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

If you are an enthusiastic ECT looking to start your teaching career in a supportive KS1 setting in Maidenhead, we would love to hear from you.

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All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.