Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunities – Newcastle

Full-time | Flexible placements available
£130 – £165 per day (depending on experience)
8:30am – 3:30pm

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to step into the classroom and make a real impact?

Whether you're nearing the end of your training or actively searching for your first role, Teaching Personnel is here to help you build confidence, gain experience, and find the right school for you.

We are working with a range of welcoming and supportive schools across Newcastle, offering opportunities to explore different settings while developing your teaching practice.

Why This Role is Ideal for ECTs

You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Gain experience across a variety of schools and year groups
• Build confidence in classroom management and lesson delivery
• Develop your teaching style in supportive environments
• Secure a long-term or permanent role that suits you

About You

You will:
• Hold, or be working towards, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have a degree in a relevant subject
• Be confident communicating with students, staff, and parents
• Build positive and professional relationships within the school environment
• Be committed to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of behaviour
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Your Responsibilities

As an ECT, you will:
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons within your subject specialism
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting your teaching where needed
• Support students with different learning needs and abilities
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using school policies
• Contribute to the wider school community where possible

What You’ll Get in Return

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career guidance
• Access to free CPD training, including safeguarding and classroom management
• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and preferences
• Clear pathways into long-term and permanent teaching roles

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

Apply today and take the first step towards your future in teaching with Teaching Personnel.

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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