ECT's

Early Career Teachers for Durham Secondary Schools

£130–£160 per day

Just qualified and want to build up classroom experience without jumping straight into a permanent contract? Teaching Personnel has flexible ECT work across Durham secondary schools - anything from 1 to 3 days a week (more if you can travel easily).

What the work looks like:

You'll step into classrooms when teachers are off - lesson plans are provided, so you're not starting from scratch. It's a mix of subjects and year groups depending on what comes up.

Why this works for ECTs:

• Build experience across different schools to see what environments suit you
• Flexible hours
• Weekly pay via PAYE - straightforward, no umbrella companies
• Access to free CPD and THRIVE training

You'll need:

• QTS (or equivalent)
• To be an Early Career Teacher
• Decent classroom presence and communication skills
• Reliability and professionalism
• Flexibility - no two days are identical

Getting started:

We can get you cleared and working within about 15 days. Once you're registered, we'll match you with schools based on your subject, location, and what you're looking for.

Pay: £130–£170 daily depending on experience
Location: Durham and nearby areas
Hours: Flexible - 1 to 3+ days per week

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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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