Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary

Lovely One‑Form Entry Primary School – Horsham

Start: ASAP
Contract: Full‑time, ongoing
Salary: Main Pay Scale (M1)

A Fantastic Opportunity for an ECT Ready to Shine

Pink Tile Education is supporting a delightful one‑form entry primary school in Horsham seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join their team as soon as possible.

This nurturing, community‑focused school offers the perfect environment for an ECT to develop their teaching journey — with excellent mentoring, small cohesive staff teams, and a genuinely supportive culture that prioritises teacher wellbeing and growth.

If you’re an ECT looking for a school where you’ll be valued from day one, this is the ideal opportunity.

What Makes This School Special

• A warm, close‑knit staff who work collaboratively across the school
• Highly engaged leadership who are passionate about supporting early‑career teachers
• Fantastic mentoring structure in place to help you settle, grow and thrive
• A school community that celebrates creativity, kindness, and high expectations
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who love learning
• A calm, friendly environment where teachers feel heard and supported

The Role

• Full Class Teacher responsibilities in a supportive one‑form entry setting
• Delivering exciting, well‑structured lessons across the primary curriculum
• Working closely with SLT and your mentor to complete your ECT induction successfully
• Establishing strong routines and building positive relationships with your pupils
• Contributing to the wider school community — sharing ideas, supporting events and embracing school values
• Start date: ASAP

About You

We would love to speak with you if you are:

• A qualified teacher ready to begin your ECT induction
• Passionate about giving pupils the best possible learning experience
• Keen to learn, reflect and grow in your practice
• Able to build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils and families
• Positive, organised and proactive in your approach
• Someone looking for a school that will invest in your development

Why Work With Pink Tile Education?

• Dedicated, honest support throughout your job search
• Insight into local schools across West Sussex
• Long‑standing relationships with Horsham primary schools
• A people‑first approach that ensures the best fit for you

How to Apply

If you’re ready to begin your teaching career in a school that will genuinely support, mentor and celebrate you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now, or get in touch with Blair at Pink Tile Education for a friendly chat about this role and other opportunities.

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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.