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CV-LibrarySt. Albans, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 22 April 2026
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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunity - Outstanding Primary School - St. Albans

A highly regarded and thriving primary school in St. Albans is seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join its supportive and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher at the start of their career to develop within a forward-thinking and nurturing environment.

About the School

This vibrant two-form entry primary school is located in a desirable area and is known for its ambitious ethos and strong community feel. The school delivers a broad, creative, and challenging curriculum that enables pupils to achieve strong outcomes and make excellent progress.

Pupil engagement is high, and families are actively involved in supporting their children's education. The school benefits from a stable and friendly staff team, where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. This positive culture has been recognised externally, with the school achieving an 'Outstanding' rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

Safeguarding and the welfare of children are central to the school's values, and all staff are expected to uphold these principles.

The Role

The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher on a fixed-term basis of two years, linked to planned developments within the staffing structure.

There is flexibility around the year group, with opportunities available in Reception, Year 1, or Year 2, depending on the successful candidate's strengths and experience.

Working collaboratively with parallel class teachers and a skilled support team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engaging lessons and ensuring pupils achieve strong progress in line with age-related expectations.

What's on Offer

A well-resourced and welcoming working environment
Dedicated PPA time within year teams, supported by allocated workspace
Access to modern technology, including iPads and laptops
A structured and supportive induction programme for ECTs
Ongoing mentoring and high-quality professional development opportunities
Clear pathways for career progression and leadership development
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and partner schoolsAbout You

This role is ideally suited to teachers/ ECT's in the early stages of their career who are eager to develop their practice in a supportive setting.

The school is seeking a reflective and creative practitioner with high expectations for pupil achievement, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on young learners.

If you are looking for a role where you can grow professionally while contributing to a dynamic and successful St. Albans school community, we would be keen to hear from you. #Education and Training #Education and Training #Education and Training #ECT #ECT #St. Albans #St. Albans

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