Teach Now is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a vibrant and forward-thinking primary school in Barnet. Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey in Year 1 or Year 4, this is the perfect environment to grow, thrive, and make an impact from day one. Why Join This School? Fun & Supportive Staff Culture • Regular staff events including Easter Bake-Offs, quiz nights, and socials. • Flexible PPA time – with the option to complete planning from home. • Open-door leadership – approachable, transparent, and hands-on. • Outstanding Mentorship & Development • Supported by 3 experienced mentors (25 years of combined experience). • The Headteacher also serves as the ECT Coordinator – deeply committed to nurturing new teachers. • Weekly drop-ins and instant feedback to accelerate professional growth. • One weekly staff meeting (Wednesdays, 1 hour) – focused, practical, and efficient. High-Level Classroom Support • Dedicated TA in every class (Y1–Y4) plus additional SEND support. • Clear, adaptable schemes of work that allow creativity and flexibility. • Shared TA support in Years 5–6 to ensure manageable workloads. Healthy Work–Life Balance • ‘2 Ticks & 1 Wish’ marking policy for writing – clear, effective, and time-efficient. • Light-touch marking across other subjects. • Policies designed with staff input to ensure wellbeing comes first. A School That Stands Out • Trauma-Informed and Restorative Approaches underpin the whole school ethos. • Recognised as a Good Practice Hub by the local authority for innovative teaching. • Engaged pupils, supportive families, and a collaborative school culture. • Free on-site parking available to all staff. If you’re a motivated Early Career Teacher ready to make a difference in a nurturing, dynamic, and well-supported school, this is your chance to shine. Apply today through Teach Now – take the first step toward a rewarding and fulfilling teaching career in Barnet! Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance