Year 4 ECT
 
Want a permanent September 2026 role where you can plan, deliver and mark with proper ECT induction support (not just “try your best”)?
 
This Year 4 ECT post is in a friendly 2-form entry primary school in Wolverhampton. You’ll take full class responsibility with structured support around planning, delivery and marking, plus a clear two-year induction so you develop quickly and confidently.
 
*** Job Title: Year 4 ECT
*** Start Date: Permanent – September 2026
*** Pay: MPS1 – £32,916 per annum
*** Location: 2-form entry primary school, Wolverhampton
*** Key Focus: Plan, deliver and mark with ECT induction support
 
The Role

• Teach a Year 4 class and deliver well-structured lessons.
• Plan sequences of learning aligned to the National Curriculum.
• Mark work efficiently and use feedback to move learning on.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching to close gaps.
• Build strong routines and a calm, consistent classroom culture.
• Work closely with your mentor and phase lead to hit clear development goals.

 
ECT Induction Support

• A funded ECT induction programme across two years, with a named induction tutor and regular check-ins to keep you on track.
• Reduced timetable (10% in Year 1 and 5% in Year 2) so you get protected time for planning, CPD, and observation.
• Weekly mentoring with an experienced teacher, focused on your subject/phase, behaviour routines, and workload shortcuts that actually work.
• A clear training and evidence plan mapped to the Early Career Framework, with bite-size targets and support if you hit a wobble.
• Regular lesson observations and feedback (supportive, not “gotcha”), plus chances to watch strong colleagues and steal their best practice guilt-free.

 
The Candidate

• Holds QTS (or due to achieve QTS by September 2026).
• Ready to commit to a permanent Year 4 ECT role.
• Confident with KS2 expectations and keen to improve quickly with feedback.
• Meets the minimum requirement of GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

 
The School

• Supportive 2-form entry setting with shared standards and clear systems.
• Collaborative staff team and consistent behaviour expectations across the school.
• Leaders who prioritise development, wellbeing and manageable workload.

 
Apply
Send your CV today to be considered for this Year 4 ECT vacancy. Shortlisting happens on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful ECTs will be contacted.