Are you an English or Humanities graduate with QTS ready to inspire upper KS2 pupils while being properly mentored in your ECT year?
This larger Gateshead primary school has just over 420 pupils and a strong academic focus, particularly in reading, writing, and topic-based learning. The school has recently appointed a new Deputy Head with responsibility for curriculum development, and ECT support is a clear priority within their improvement plan.
They are looking to appoint an ECT into a Year 5 class, working alongside an experienced parallel teacher and Upper KS2 lead. The aim is to provide a supported environment where you can develop curriculum confidence, classroom management skills, and assessment knowledge, with the potential to move into a permanent contract at the end of the academic year.
The Role:
1. Teaching a Year 5 class
2. Delivering structured literacy and foundation subject lessons
3. Supporting pupils preparing for upper KS2 expectations
4. Attending weekly planning meetings with year group team
5. Developing marking and feedback consistency
What’s Already in Place:
6. Detailed medium-term planning already prepared
7. Strong reading culture across school
8. Dedicated TA support in every KS2 class
9. Clear marking and feedback policy
10. Formal ECT mentor assigned from SLT
Essential Requirements:
11. QTS
12. ECT status
13. English, History, or Humanities background welcomed
14. Passion for literacy development
Benefits That Really Stand Out:
15. Full induction support aligned with ECF framework
16. Weekly pay
17. FREE CPD including curriculum development training
18. Opportunity for permanent appointment
19. Clear progression routes within school
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to grow academically and professionally within a structured, forward-thinking Gateshead primary school.
Apply now to begin your ECT year with strong support in place.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.
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