Year 5 ECT

Are you looking for a supportive school to complete your ECT induction while teaching an engaging and ambitious Year 5 class?
 
Key Details

Pay: Main Pay Scale 1 (MPS1)
Duration: Permanent, starting September 2025
School Type & Location: 'Outstanding' 2-Form Entry primary school, Central Birmingham
Key Duties: Plan and deliver engaging lessons, support pupils' progress, and work collaboratively within the academy trust 
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to take full responsibility for a Year 5 class while benefiting from a well-structured and academy-led ECT induction. You will deliver creative and engaging lessons, tailor teaching to support a range of learning needs, and play a key role in preparing pupils for their transition to Year 6. As part of a 2-Form Entry school, you will work closely with another Year 5 teacher, sharing planning and best practices to ensure high-quality teaching across the year group.
 
The Candidate
The school is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic ECT with a passion for teaching upper Key Stage 2. The ideal candidate will have:

A degree and QTS (or be on track to achieve it by September 2025)
Strong subject knowledge and an understanding of the Year 5 curriculum
The ability to create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment
Excellent behaviour management skills and high expectations for pupil achievement
A collaborative mindset and a commitment to professional growth 
The School
This 'Outstanding' 2-Form Entry primary school in Central Birmingham is one of the most progressive schools in the city, with a strong focus on innovation and high standards. As part of a well-established academy trust, the school benefits from shared resources, expert-led CPD, and a network of experienced educators. The leadership team is committed to supporting Early Career Teachers, ensuring a nurturing and structured environment for professional growth.
 
ECT Induction
As an Early Career Teacher, you will benefit from a structured two-year induction programme delivered through the academy trust. This programme follows the Early Career Framework (ECF) and provides extensive training, mentoring, and development opportunities tailored to your needs.

ECF-based training modules: Covering pedagogy, behaviour management, curriculum design, assessment, and professional conduct
Trust-wide ECT network: Opportunities to collaborate with ECTs across the academy trust, sharing best practices and experiences
Assigned mentor: A dedicated and experienced teacher providing regular feedback, guidance, and one-on-one support
Observation and feedback sessions: Structured classroom observations with detailed feedback from senior staff
Personalised development plan: Targeted support based on your strengths and areas for growth
Regular CPD opportunities: Academy-led training sessions, workshops, and access to external courses
Workload management strategies: Support in lesson planning, marking, and time management 
This academy-wide induction programme ensures a seamless transition into teaching, equipping you with the skills and confidence to thrive in your role.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days