Early Career Teacher

Early Careers Teacher (ECT)

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Contract:

Full Time, 2-Year Fixed Term

Salary:
Main Pay Scale (ECT)

Gunter Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and passionate Early Careers Teacher who will play a key role in delivering our vision to ‘strive to succeed’.

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking for the right school to begin your teaching journey

Gunter Primary School offers a nurturing, ambitious and well-supported environment where new teachers are encouraged to grow in confidence and professional expertise.

Following our most recent inspection by Ofsted (October 2024), the school was judged Good overall, with Outstanding Personal Development. Inspectors recognised that staff — including those at an early stage of their career — feel well supported, that workload is carefully considered, and that leaders actively listen to staff views.

Why start your career at Gunter?

• Strong ECT Support:
  You will be paired with an experienced mentor and benefit from regular coaching, protected ECT time and a structured induction aligned with the Early Career Framework.
• Calm, Positive Learning Environment:
  Pupils behave well, routines are embedded and children are motivated to learn — enabling you to focus on high-quality teaching.
• Well-Sequenced Curriculum:
  Ofsted recognised our ambitious and carefully designed curriculum, giving ECTs clarity and confidence in what to teach and when.
• Excellent Early Reading Practice:
  You will receive high-quality training in phonics and early reading, supported by our partnership with Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised and the English Hub.
• Genuine Focus on Wellbeing:
  Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and workload, ensuring ECTs feel valued, supported and able to maintain a healthy work–life balance.

About Our School

Gunter Primary School is an inclusive, one-form entry Local Authority primary school with approximately 210 pupils. Children are happy, feel safe and enjoy learning. Personal development is a particular strength, with pupils benefiting from enrichment opportunities, leadership roles and a strong emphasis on values, confidence and resilience.

• Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to develop their practice
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a strong commitment to inclusion
• Is keen to learn from experienced colleagues and work collaboratively
• Puts children at the heart of everything they do

• A high-quality ECT induction programme with experienced mentoring
• Supportive leadership who understand the needs of new teachers
• Friendly, committed colleagues who work collaboratively
• Well-behaved, motivated pupils who love learning
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Support from the English Hub, Little Wandle Consultants and the Maths Hub
• A welcoming and inclusive school community

• Monday 20th April 2026 at 9:00am
• Shortlisting:
  Thursday 23rd April 2026
• Interviews:
  Week beginning 4th May 2026

How to Apply

For an applicant pack, please download the application form from the school website under:
Vacancies | Gunter Primary School

Only Birmingham City Council application forms will be accepted. Please email completed applications to: m.coeulle

Our Headteacher, Christy McConnell, will be happy to answer any questions about the school or the role. We strongly encourage visits to the school.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on .

• Thursday 24th March – 9:30am and 3:30pm
• Wednesday 25th March – 9:30am and 11:00am
• Tuesday 14th April – 10:00am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm

Gunter Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS
• Prohibition check
• Childcare Disqualification (where applicable)
• Verification of qualifications
• Medical fitness
• Identity and right to work checks
• Two suitable references
• Online and reference checks prior to interview

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.

Birmingham City Council Directorate of Children, Young People and Families

Birmingham City Council is committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcomes applications irrespective of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity or age.