ECT Class Teacher

CLASS TEACHER ECT - SEPTEMBER 2026

Key Stage Two

Calling all aspirational and ambitious Early Careers Teachers! We have an amazing opportunity for an ECT to join us here at Holne Chase Primary School in September 2026.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026

Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 - £32,916

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed Term Contact (1 year)

Calling all aspirational and ambitious Early Careers Teachers! We have an amazing opportunity to join us here at Holne Chase Primary School in September! We can offer amazing children who love to learn; supportive parents, and an incredible staff ‘family’ who enjoy a bit of fun and make sure that they look out for each other. Our school is a very dynamic and happy place to learn and work in!

Holne Chase is an award-winning school, which is part of the Preston Hedge’s Trust which is built on the ethos of Fun, Creativity and Achievement. With these as the foundations of the school, we are committed to making Holne Chase a very special place to learn; a school which is full of creative, innovative and engaging learning opportunities that encourage pupils to become inquisitive and confident, life-long learners.

As an inclusive school, we work hard to ensure children thrive socially as well as academically. We promote resilience, positivity, respect, empathy, responsibility and aspiration, and foster a positive, caring, supportive learning environment, with an open-door policy for children and families.

As an ECT at Holne Chase, you will be provided with exceptional professional development, so that you can be supported in this every exciting phase of your teaching career. You will have the opportunity to work with leaders at our school who will support you with your individualised support plan to enable you to be the best teacher you can be. In addition, our Trust prioritises the development of ECTs and therefore there are lots of opportunities for you to collaborate with other ECTs from across our Trust, including observing highly effective practice.

From September, we are looking for an ECTs who is driven to provide the very best opportunities for our children in Key Stage Two. We wish to appoint a teacher who is willing to collaborate with our supportive team to ensure that our ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement is brought to life.

If you are passionate about teaching and committed to providing creative learning experiences, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about the role, this exciting venture and the opportunities that it brings, potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet the Principal and tour our school. Please contact the school office on 01908 373640 or email office@holnechase.org

What we can offer: 

• A comprehensive induction programme at both Trust and school levels 

• An opportunity to learn from others at schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted 

• A broad range of continuous professional development at both Trust and school levels, including access to the National College online training platform 

• Opportunities to progress your career through increased responsibilities or specialism, enabling you to make a difference to children beyond your immediate class, year group or school 

• An environment that places wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, with staff having access to a comprehensive wellbeing package including the Schools Advisory Service, which offers counselling, GP helpline, mindfulness, nurse support, physiotherapy and more.     

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

  Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

  Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2025-26.pdf

  Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

  We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.