Job Title: ECT Supply Teacher – Ad Hoc Work (Plymouth – September Start)
Location: Plymouth
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: Competitive – Based on Experience
Hours: Flexible, Ad Hoc Basis (Based on Your Availability)
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to kick-start your teaching journey? Looking for flexible opportunities to gain experience across different schools and settings? We’re recruiting passionate and enthusiastic ECTs for supply teaching roles in and around Plymouth starting September 2025.
The Role:
As a supply teacher, you’ll step into classrooms across local primary or secondary schools, delivering lessons (planned in advance), supporting student learning, and building strong classroom presence. This is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, gain exposure, and develop your teaching style—all while working on your terms.
Why This Role is Perfect for ECTs:
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Flexibility to work when it suits you—ideal if you're still exploring long-term options.
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Exposure to a wide variety of schools, subjects, and year groups.
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Great for building a strong portfolio of classroom experience before committing to a permanent role.
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Supportive network and ongoing feedback to help you grow professionally.
We’re Looking For:
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Qualified Teachers with QTS (recently qualified or in your ECT years).
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Enthusiastic, adaptable individuals with a positive classroom presence.
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Confident classroom managers who are keen to develop their practice.
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Reliable professionals committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay rates (based on experience).
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Work matched to your preferences and availability.
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Access to a supportive education team and regular CPD opportunities.
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Opportunities for long-term roles if and when you're ready.
If you're an ECT looking to take the next step, build your experience, and enjoy the freedom of supply teaching, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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