ECT Supply Teacher

ECT Supply Teacher – September Start | Build Your Classroom Experience

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Hours: Flexible – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026

Have you recently completed your teacher training and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience before securing a permanent role?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join our supply team for the new academic year. Supply teaching is the perfect way to build confidence, develop your teaching practice and experience a variety of schools while maintaining flexibility around your schedule.

Whether you're looking for daily supply, short-term placements or longer-term teaching opportunities, we'll work with you to find roles that suit your preferences.

The Role

• Deliver engaging lessons across your chosen key stage or subject.
• Manage the classroom and create a positive learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings.
• Gain experience across a range of primary or secondary schools.
• Choose the days and locations that work best for you.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to achieve QTS by September 2026.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and a positive attitude.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for inspiring and supporting young people.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Choose Supply as an ECT?

• Gain valuable classroom experience across a variety of schools.
• Build your confidence and strengthen your teaching practice.
• Discover the type of school that's right for you before committing to a permanent role.
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent teaching positions.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant to support you throughout your ECT journey.
• Access to free CPD and professional development.
• Opportunities in schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
• A pathway into long-term and permanent teaching roles.

If you're an ECT looking to kick-start your teaching career this September, apply today and let Teaching Personnel help you gain the experience and confidence to take the next step.

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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