Primary School Early Career Teacher

Primary School Early Career Teacher | Leeds & West Yorkshire

September Start | Permanent | M1 £32,916+

You've put in the work. You're nearly qualified. Now it's time to find a school that deserves you.

KPI Education is partnering with welcoming, high-quality primary schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire to place exceptional Early Career Teachers in permanent roles for September — and we want to hear from you before the summer rush changes everything.

What's on offer

• Permanent, full-time ECT positions with September starts
• Teacher Pay Scale from £32,916 (M1, national pay scales)
• Structured two-year induction programmes designed to set you up for long-term success
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced primary practitioners and school leaders
• High-quality CPD with genuine progression opportunities
• Roles across a range of primary schools — from inner-city Leeds to suburban and rural West Yorkshire settings
• Supportive, nurturing school environments where early career teachers are valued and developed

Who we're looking for

• Trainee primary teachers on track to achieve QTS by September
• Degree-level qualification of 2:1 or above from a UK university
• Successful teaching placements with clear evidence of pupil progress and impact
• A warm, enthusiastic approach to primary education and child development
• Adaptability, professionalism, and a genuine passion for the primary classroom
• The ambition and resilience to grow into an outstanding practitioner

Why apply now?

Primary schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire are already shortlisting for September. The candidates who register early get first access to the strongest schools — the ones with the best mentors, the best cultures, and the best foundations for a long teaching career.

With KPI Education behind you, you won't be navigating this alone. We'll match you with the right school, prepare you thoroughly for interview, and support you every step of the way to securing your ideal first role.

Ready to begin your primary ECT career in Leeds? Send your CV and covering letter to Michael at KPI Education today.