Early Career Teacher (ECT) Class Teacher
Furzedown Primary School, London, SW17 9TJ28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (M1-M2)
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 information about the job
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 admin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit. Learn more about us at www.furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
Completed
applications are to be returned to recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk
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
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Furzedown Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 344 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furzedown Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8672 3480
Furzedown Primary School and Nursery is situated in Tooting, South West London in the borough of Wandsworth. We are a two form entry primary school catering for a diverse group of children from a varied and rich background.
We provide a safe secure setting that aims to educate the whole child.
Arranging a visit to Furzedown Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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