Early Career Teacher (ECT)  

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: MPR, £37,870 per annum
Start date: ASAP (Starting before the summer holiday to familiarise yourself with the school and your class is preferable but, is negotiable.)

Primary trained ECT Teacher – Initially nursery based.

Charville Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated primary trained Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our team as a class teacher, initially based in Nursery. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic early-career teacher to grow and develop at the start of their career to develop their practice within a values based, supportive and forward-thinking school. While the role will begin in Nursery, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the primary phase in line with school needs and as part of their professional development. 

 “Charville is a really rewarding place to work. The school values help to make the school feel like a community.” – Teaching Assistant 
 
“It is a lovely school that helps you express your talents and interests. The teachers are inspiring and help us to develop our learning to help us achieve.” – Year 5 pupil 
 
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ achievement in all subjects. Over time, pupils develop skills successfully in communication, including listening well and debating different points of view maturely. They are well prepared for the next stages in their education.” – OFSTED May 2023 

We can offer you: 

• A friendly, established and professional staff team.
• A leadership team committed to continuous improvement and high standards.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved learners.
• A structured and supportive ECT induction programme.
• Opportunities to develop your teaching across Nursery, EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including PPA from home, no emails after 6.00pm, staff events, a healthcare scheme and a coaching ethos.
• A creative and inclusive curriculum, adaptable to meet the needs of all learners.
• A whole-school commitment to ASD and SEND provision.

We are looking for:

• An enthusiastic, values-driven and highly motivated Early Career Teacher with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• A primary-trained teacher with a passion for working initially within Nursery.
• The ability to plan and deliver enriching, engaging and inspiring learning opportunities.
• An effective communicator who builds strong relationships with colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• A team player with determination, resilience and a good sense of humour.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• A flexible approach and willingness to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as part of your development.

If you are an ambitious ECT ready to begin your teaching career at Charville Academy, we would love to hear from you. 

Closing date: Monday 18th May at 12 Noon 
Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026 
Further information: Charville Academy reserves the right to close this advert early, we suggest applications are submitted as soon as possible.