Job Advertisement: Early Careers Teacher (ECT)
Location: Portsmouth
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: February 2025
Are you an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive and inspiring environment to begin your teaching journey? We are seeking a passionate Early Career Teacher to join our welcoming and dynamic team in Portsmouth, starting in February 2025.
About Us:
We are committed to providing a high-quality education in a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment. Our school fosters creativity, curiosity, and resilience in all students, and we are dedicated to supporting the professional growth of our staff. We are looking for an ECT who shares our passion for teaching and who is eager to develop their skills within a vibrant and collaborative school community.
The Role:
As an Early Career Teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach a class within your designated year group while receiving tailored support and mentoring as you begin your teaching career. You will be encouraged to be creative in your lesson planning, engage with students, and develop your classroom management skills under the guidance of experienced colleagues. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop as an educator with the support of an experienced mentor and a strong network of professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum.
- Build positive relationships with students, encouraging a love for learning.
- Support the social and emotional development of students, ensuring they feel safe and valued.
- Use a range of teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Track and monitor student progress, providing feedback to students and parents.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and best practices, contributing to school-wide initiatives.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, including those specific to Early Career Teachers.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (or in the process of completing your training).
- Passion for teaching and a commitment to supporting the development of young learners.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- A creative and proactive approach to teaching, with a desire to continuously improve.
- A positive attitude towards learning and a commitment to the ethos and values of the school.
- An understanding of the Early Career Teacher framework and the desire to develop professionally.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school environment where you will be encouraged to grow.
- A dedicated mentor and comprehensive induction program tailored to the needs of Early Career Teachers.
- Regular professional development opportunities and training.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A positive and collaborative team that is committed to your professional success.
- Excellent transport links and a great location within Portsmouth.
How to Apply:
If you’re an Early Career Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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