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Early Career Teacher

  1. Teacher
  2. Wakefield
Date posted : 22/09/26
  1. Full Time
£130 - 180 per day

Job description

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Full-Time Opportunity | Wakefield

£130 - £180 per day | Weekly Pay | Immediate Start Available

Begin Your Teaching Career with Confidence

Are you a passionate and ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? We are seeking enthusiastic ECTs to work full-time across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools throughout Wakefield.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop your teaching practice, and build confidence in a variety of school settings. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact on pupils' learning while receiving ongoing support to help you flourish in your early teaching career.

What We Offer

  • Competitive daily rates of £130 - £180
  • Weekly pay
  • Full-time, consistent work opportunities
  • Working hours of 8:15am - 3:30pm
  • Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Choice of preferred year groups where possible
  • Experience in supportive and welcoming schools
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
  • Enhanced DBS support where required
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Your Responsibilities

As an Early Career Teacher, you will:

  • Deliver engaging, creative, and inspiring lessons
  • Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Follow and implement the National Curriculum effectively
  • Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners
  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support pupil achievement

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

  • Hold or be working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or recently qualified teacher
  • Have a good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
  • Be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning
  • Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills
  • Have a passion for helping children reach their full potential
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

A First Aid qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

  • Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to develop
  • Confident in building positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Passionate about education and pupil success
  • Adaptable and professional in new school environments
  • Committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences
  • Dedicated to continuous professional development

Why Join Us?

Starting your teaching career is an exciting milestone, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We work with a range of excellent primary schools across Wakefield, helping ECTs gain valuable experience while building the foundations for a successful teaching career.

✅ Full-time, consistent work opportunities
✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Supportive school environments
✅ A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals
✅ Opportunities to develop confidence and classroom experience
✅ The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day

Apply Today

If you're ready to begin your teaching career in a supportive and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply’ and submit your CV today, or contact Cameron at our West Yorkshire Primary Branch for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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