Martha is an 'Outstanding' Primary Teacher (ECT Year 2), Relocating to London | Seeking Permanent KS1 or KS2 Role | Available September 2026
Martha is an exceptional early-career primary teacher relocating to London this September and seeking a permanent role in either KS1 or KS2. With a First-Class degree in Psychology and extensive experience supporting children with additional needs prior to and alongside her teaching career, she brings rare depth, maturity and insight to her practice.
Martha thrives in diverse, inclusive school communities and is deeply passionate about SEND provision, believing wholeheartedly that true inclusion is the foundation of outstanding teaching. She is especially drawn to Years 2 and 3, where she can nurture curiosity, independence and emotional growth—making a lasting difference to every child in her care.
Education & Qualifications
- Primary PGCE with QTS: University of Suffolk via NESTT
- BSc (Hons) Psychology: The Open University - First Class
- A Levels: Psychology (A), History (A), English Literature (A)
- GCSEs: 10 grades A*–B, including Maths, English and Science
Experience Summary
Martha combines strong academic understanding of child development with rich, hands-on classroom experience across both primary and secondary settings. Having worked extensively as a Learning Support Assistant before qualifying as a teacher, she developed deep expertise in supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, selective mutism, EAL and complex SEMH needs. Now teaching Year 3 as an ECT, she is a confident, reflective practitioner who builds structured, nurturing classrooms where children feel safe, capable and inspired to succeed.
- Currently teaching Year 3, planning and delivering creative, carefully scaffolded lessons that ensure full curriculum access for pupils with a wide range of needs.
- Extensive 1:1 and small-group SEND experience, including supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and selective mutism, and working closely with inclusion teams and external professionals.
- Strong track record of relationship-led behaviour management, building trust with pupils and maintaining high expectations through calm consistency.
- Experienced in liaising with families, carers and multi-agency professionals to ensure provision is purposeful, personalised and impactful.
- Delivered targeted interventions in reading, writing and maths, using assessment to inform next steps and accelerate progress.
Key Strengths
- Deep, practical understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
- Strong foundation in child development through Psychology background
- Calm, resilient and reflective practitioner
- Skilled in building trusting relationships with pupils and families
- Creative, adaptive curriculum planning rooted in high expectations
- Genuine passion for diverse school communities and making meaningful impact
Martha offers schools far more than an early-career teacher—she brings insight, emotional intelligence and a wholehearted commitment to ensuring every child feels seen, supported and successful.