Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Kitwell Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 4DL

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 April 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: 32.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking for the perfect school to begin your teaching journey? We are excited to welcome a passionate, reflective and committed ECT to join our friendly and forward‑thinking primary team.

What We’re Looking For

• A teacher who brings energy, creativity, and a love of learning
• Someone who builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• A reflective practitioner eager to develop their craft
• A commitment to inclusive, high‑quality teaching for every child
• A team player who contributes to our warm, collaborative culture

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A high‑quality ECT induction programme with dedicated release time
• A skilled, approachable mentor who will champion your development
• Opportunities to observe experienced teachers and learn from best practice
• A positive, inclusive environment where wellbeing matters
• Pupils who are enthusiastic, kind, and full of potential

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

At Kitwell, we are a welcoming and inclusive one-form entry primary school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring all children, regardless of their needs and disabilities, are able to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on strong relationships and a culture where staff feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. As an ECT here, you won’t just be starting a job — you’ll be joining a team that invests in you.

You’ll lead learning in your own classroom, supported every step of the way. You’ll plan engaging lessons, create a positive learning environment, and help children thrive academically and personally. We’ll give you the space to grow, the guidance to succeed, and the encouragement to become the teacher you aspire to be.

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.

About Kitwell Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kitwell Primary School website
• Email address: enquiry@kitwell.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 476 0694
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kitwell-primary-school

Kitwell Primary School is a small single form entry school but we want our children to have big aspirations, ambitions and high expectations of themselves. We are an outward looking school with a strong sense of community and we aim to create a curriculum that truly meets the needs of our children.

Arranging a visit to Kitwell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@kitwell.bham.sch.uk.

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