ECT Class Teacher – Year 4

Zest Education is recruiting a passionate and motivated ECT Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in the Tamworth area. This is a full‑time Year 4 role, starting September, and is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher ready to begin their teaching journey in a supportive, well‑structured environment.

This role is perfect for an ECT who wants to grow, develop and make a real impact from day one. The school offers strong mentoring, a friendly staff team and a positive learning culture where children are enthusiastic, engaged and eager to succeed.

Why This Role Is Ideal for an ECT

• Supportive leadership with a proven track record of developing Early Career Teachers
• A well‑established Year 4 curriculum ready for you to bring to life
• Opportunities to build confidence, refine classroom practice and develop your teaching identity
• A collaborative team who share planning, ideas and best practice
• A warm, inclusive school community where staff and pupils thrive

Explore Year 4 curriculum expectations or ECT classroom strategies to prepare for the role.

What We’re Looking For

A committed and enthusiastic ECT who:

• Is passionate about delivering high‑quality teaching
• Brings creativity, energy and fresh ideas to the classroom
• Has strong behaviour management and a positive, proactive approach
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Is reflective, open to feedback and eager to grow professionally
• Has high expectations for learning, progress and pupil well‑being

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well‑structured lessons in Year 4
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Assess, track and support pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver the curriculum
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Promote safeguarding and uphold school values at all times

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive ECT pay
• Supportive consultants who understand the needs of early career teachers
• Long‑term opportunities with potential for permanent roles
• Clear communication and ongoing guidance throughout your placement

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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