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Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Penbridge Junior School · Portsmouth · Portsmouth

Job description

Are you passionate about education and dedicated to shaping young minds?

Penbridge School is seeking to appoint a newly qualified Early Career Teacher (ECT)to join our team on a fixed term basis as maternity cover. We are looking for someone who has the drive, skills and passion to work at our primary academy based in Portsmouth.

As a member of our teaching team, you will benefit from our commitment to developing practitioners with unrivalled opportunities for progression. With the support of an experienced mentor during your ECT induction, we will provide a nurturing environment in which to advance your teaching and expertise.*Fixed Term until 31/08/2027*

We are looking for a Teacher who will:

  • Possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Demonstrate a deep passion for primary education
  • Exhibit outstanding classroom practice, fostering high standards of achievement and behaviour.
  • Design and deliver a creative, engaging, and stimulating curriculum.
  • Be committed to continuous improvement, both for pupils and through personal CPD opportunities.
  • Bring a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to our school community.
  • Actively contribute to the positive ethos and development of Penbridge School

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About this school

Penbridge Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
441
Avg teacher salary
£45,762
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.2:1
Academy trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 7RW

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Salary
TSAT Teacher Scale £33,280 - £52,000
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
15 June 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026

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