Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary, Secondary & SEN

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
Pay Rate: £172.98 per day
Start Date: September 2026
️ Flexible Working: Opportunities to suit your availability

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching journey in a supportive and rewarding environment? Whether you're looking to teach in Primary, Secondary or Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while working towards your ECT induction.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic ECTs to work across a range of schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly. With opportunities in primary, secondary and specialist SEN provisions, you'll be able to develop your teaching skills in a variety of rewarding educational settings.

About the Schools

Our partner schools are welcoming, inclusive and committed to providing high-quality education for every learner. They pride themselves on their supportive environments, experienced leadership teams and strong focus on staff development. Whether you join a mainstream primary school, secondary school or specialist SEN setting, you'll receive the guidance and support needed to thrive as an Early Career Teacher.

About the Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons appropriate to your subject or phase.

• Create positive, inclusive learning environments where pupils can achieve their full potential.

• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of learners with a range of abilities and backgrounds.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders.

• Assess, monitor and support pupil progress.

• Gain valuable classroom experience that contributes towards your ECT induction.

• Choose from day-to-day, short-term, long-term or permanent opportunities.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• An Early Career Teacher (ECT) or newly qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Passionate about inspiring and supporting young people.

• Eager to develop professionally and build confidence in the classroom.

• Flexible, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality teaching.

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.

• Welsh-speaking skills are desirable but not essential.

Requirements

Teaching Personnel will support you in obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration.

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay of £172.98 per day.

• Full-time, part-time and flexible working opportunities.

• Roles available across Primary, Secondary and SEN settings.

• Day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent positions.

• Opportunities for your ECT induction experience.

• Free online training and discounted CPD courses.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

Ready to Start Your Teaching Career?

Apply now by submitting your CV—we look forward to supporting you as you begin your career in education.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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