ECT - Reception Teacher ECT Pool

Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Reception Teacher

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: MPS1 - MPS2 (£32,916 - £34,823 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching journey in an Early Years setting? We are working with a warm and inclusive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent that is seeking a Reception Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis starting in September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young learners, create a nurturing classroom environment, and develop your teaching practice with the support of an experienced team. The school offers a comprehensive ECT induction programme and mentoring to help you thrive in your first year.

What We Offer

• A permanent role where you'll feel valued and supported from day one
• A friendly, welcoming school community that celebrates individuality and creativity
• Tailored support for ECTs, including regular mentoring and a personalised induction programme
• Opportunities to bring your ideas to life through engaging activities and themed learning experiences
• Modern classrooms and resources designed to make learning fun and interactive
• A collaborative team culture where your contributions are appreciated and your growth is encouraged

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Specialism or experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons tailored to young learners
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Additional Information

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Ant at or click 'apply for job' at the top of the page to submit your details.

All candidates must:

• Hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service
• Provide references to cover the last two years
• Successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.