Job Description

Year 1 ECT | Hackney | September 2026

Are you a Year 1 ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a high-performing Hackney primary school known for strong early reading outcomes and excellent KS2 progression? This permanent role from September 2026 offers the opportunity to teach in Key Stage 1 within a school that combines consistent academic results with a well-structured approach to teacher development. Ideal for ambitious ECTs seeking a clear framework to build strong classroom practice.

This school has a strong track record of sustained high attainment, with around 84–85% of pupils meeting expected standards at KS2 and average scaled scores in Reading (108) and Maths (107), well above national benchmarks . Outcomes across the wider Hackney borough are also notably strong, with around 70% of pupils achieving expected standards in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, above national averages . Early reading provision underpins this success, with phonics and KS1 teaching forming a critical foundation for later attainment.

Year 1 ECT – September 2026 | Hackney
Inner London salary £40,317–£62,496 (MPS/UPS)

What sets this role apart:
• Direct alignment between KS1 teaching and high KS2 attainment outcomes
• Structured phonics programme with consistent whole-school delivery
• Access to internal assessment systems that track pupil progress from Year 1 onwards
• Weekly instructional coaching focused on early reading and classroom routines
• Opportunities to observe outstanding practice across a multi-school partnership

Your responsibilities will include:
• Teaching a Year 1 class with a focus on phonics, reading fluency and early writing
• Using formative assessment strategies to adapt teaching in real time
• Supporting smooth transition from EYFS into KS1 expectations
• Contributing to shared planning and year-group collaboration

The school offers:
• A comprehensive ECT programme with reduced timetable and expert mentoring
• High-quality CPD linked to phonics, curriculum delivery and assessment
• Clear behaviour systems supporting consistent classroom expectations
• Opportunities for progression into subject leadership over time

The successful candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and a relevant degree
• Demonstrate strong understanding of early reading and KS1 curriculum
• Be an ambitious ECT eager to develop strong classroom practice
• Show commitment to achieving strong outcomes for all pupils

If you are a Year 1 ECT seeking a permanent role in Hackney from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a school with proven results and a clear focus on professional growth.

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