Job Description

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - EYFS (Nursery/Reception) - Full Time

Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS 1

Tradewind Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in the Salford area from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career within a well-established Early Years setting, working across Nursery and Reception. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment, making it an ideal place for an ECT to develop confidence and thrive professionally.

The Early Years provision is well-resourced, with a strong focus on play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and early communication and language development. The school is committed to ensuring all children feel safe, supported, and inspired in their learning journey.

Senior leaders are approachable and highly supportive, placing a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and ongoing professional development. As an ECT, you will benefit from a structured induction programme, dedicated mentorship, and regular guidance to support your development throughout your first year of teaching.

About the Role:

Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Nursery and Reception in line with the EYFS framework
Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
Plan and deliver creative, play-based learning experiences
Support children's communication, language, and social development
Observe, assess, and track pupil progress effectively
Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
Contribute positively to the wider school community and Early Years team

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a strong interest in Early Years education
Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework (or a willingness to develop this)
Be passionate about child-centred learning and early development
Demonstrate strong communication and classroom management skills
Be caring, patient, and committed to supporting every child's individual needs
Work well collaboratively as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school, where you can make a real difference at the very start of children's educational journeys.

If you are an ECT looking to secure your first teaching role from September, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please email (url removed) or call Marielle on (phone number removed).

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice

• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College

• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you

• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer