ECT Teacher for September 2026

Queen's Drive Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UU

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  23 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking ECT to join OUR team at Queen’s Drive. The ideal candidate will be willing to give their best for the children and keen to be developed further in their teaching practice.

Being an ECT at Queen’s Drive means you will get an experienced mentor to support you all the way through your ECT journey. With regular training, development, support and sessions that help develop your confidence and expertise as a teacher.

We are a warm friendly school and team, with wonderful children and supportive parents. We are based in the centre of Peterborough and celebrate our diversity.

We can offer you:

• Career progression

• A dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children

• Enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling

• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family

• Staff Wellbeing Charter

• Delightful children who are eager to learn

• Opportunities for CPD and progression

• Support from experienced staff / mentors for ECTs

This is a full time, permanent position starting in KS1 on M1.

We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a school visit and to talk to a member of our Senior Leadership team about this exciting career opportunity Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

Please call 01733 343 914 or email finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk to make an appointment or for an application pack.

Closing date 15th April 2026 3.30pm

‘Growing, Learning and Playing Together’

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Career progression
• A dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
• Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Delightful children who are eager to learn
• Opportunities for CPD and progression
• Support from experienced staff / mentors for ECTs

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.

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.

ECT Teacher September 2026.docx - 38.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Main Pay Range - Job Description.pdf - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen's Drive Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen's Drive Infant School website
• Email address: finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733343914
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-drive-infant-school

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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