Early Career Teacher (ECT) at Hadrian Academy Primary School

Hadrian Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SR

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) ECTs, Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale

Early Career Teacher (ECT) at Hadrian Academy Primary School job summary

We specialise in the Arts and Sport whilst maintaining high standards in English, Maths and Science. OFSTED 2023 commented that “Pupils love learning at this school” and “Pupils have high ambitions for themselves and their peers at school.”

We are seeking to appoint a classroom teacher who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner

Is able to inspire children

Is a team player

Is a good communicator

Is enthusiastic and a committed individual with the highest aspirations for all learners and for themselves.

Has a commitment to a creative approach to learning and the ability to create an exciting learning environment.

Is a caring individual with a happy disposition, who will value, motivate and inspire pupils and colleagues alike.

Is energetic, dedicated and hardworking

In return we offer:
Children who make teaching rewarding and are excited to learn.

A hardworking, enthusiastic and dedicated team with a commitment to raising standards and improving teaching and learning.

The opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives.

A positive culture of progress and continuous improvement.

A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team to work with.

An induction period with training and support.

A commitment to continued professional development and peer learning for all.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th April at Midnight. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th May however we reserve the right to interview earlier should a suitable application be made. If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of Hadrian Academy, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Hadrian Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Please come and visit our friendly school.

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact the School Business Manager, Saba Patwa, on 01582 618400 or by email at saba.patwa@hadrianacademy.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hadrian Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hadrian Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hadrian-academy

We specialise in the Arts and Sport whilst maintaining high standards in English, Maths and Science. OFSTED 2018 commented that “Pupils’ enthusiasm for learning is tangible” and “Pupils and their parents and carers are very positive about the school”.

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