Early Career Teacher (ECT) Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an ambitious and reflective Early Career Teacher ready to begin your career in a supportive, forward-thinking and values-driven school? Do you want to make a genuine difference to children’s lives while being nurtured to become the very best teacher you can be?

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to becoming an outstanding practitioner and reflective learner
• Have high expectations for all pupils and a strong belief in inclusive practice
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons with support from experienced colleagues
• Be eager to learn from feedback, coaching and professional development opportunities
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life and values of our vibrant school community

What the school offers its staff

At Furzedown Primary School, we are proud to offer an exceptional environment for Early Career Teachers to thrive, develop and succeed. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated ECT to join our team in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on experience and strengths.

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school where professional growth, collaboration and wellbeing are prioritised, and where you will be supported every step of the way.

We can offer:

• A high-quality, structured ECT programme, including a dedicated mentor, regular coaching, and protected time for professional learning and reflection
• A collaborative and supportive staff team who are committed to developing one another through coaching, shared practice and research-informed approaches
• A thriving, inclusive and forward-facing school community rooted in our core values of Ambition, Inclusion, Creativity, Respect, Happiness and Community
• A carefully sequenced curriculum and strong systems that enable you to focus on high-quality teaching and learning
• Opportunities to engage with innovative practice, including work on metacognition, inclusion and pupil voice
• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn
• A strong partnership with families and governors who actively support our vision
• A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, manageable workload and professional fulfilment

Further details about the role

We highly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school or arrange an initial conversation with our Headteacher, Dionne Morris. Contact us at 020 8672 3480 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit. Learn more about us at

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website

Completed applications are to be returned to [email protected]
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Application Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026

Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Furzedown Primary School
Beclands Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9TJ
Telephone: 020 8672 3480
Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that we do not accept CVs