Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Full Time
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 June 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: Full time role
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our welcoming and supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teacher at the beginning of their career to develop their practice within a nurturing environment that is committed to professional growth and high-quality teaching.
Whether you are completing your teacher training or have recently qualified, we offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent mentoring to help you thrive and achieve your full potential.
What the school offers its staff
Our strong Christian ethos is at the heart of our school community. We welcome applicants from ethnically diverse communities.
Teachers have said:
‘We are very lucky at Christ Church to work as part of a close-knit supportive team’
This will be a fixed term appointment until August 2027; year group to be confirmed.
We welcome visits to the school and encourage prospective candidates to contact the school to arrange this. Please see our website for the application form and more information about our school www.christchurch.croydon.sch.uk
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) website
- Email address
- office1@christchurch.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086607500
Arranging a visit to Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office1@christchurch.croydon.sch.uk.
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