ECT Vacancies - September 2026

ECT Teaching Opportunities

Location: Central and South Manchester
Contract: Full-time & long-term
Pay: Long-term roles paid to scale (MPS1+)

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to secure your first teaching position for September 2026? Teaching Personnel is working with a wide range of supportive secondary schools across Manchester who are already planning their staffing for the new academic year — and they’re keen to have enthusiastic, motivated, and committed ECTs from all subject specialisms join their team.

Whether you're passionate about English, Maths, Science, Humanities, PE, MFL, Computing, Arts or Technology, we can help you secure a school that aligns with your strengths and offers the right environment for your development.

What We Offer

• A variety of ECT-friendly roles for September
• Long-term placements paid in line with your pay scale
• Opportunities to complete your ECT induction in supportive, well-structured schools
• Access to CPD, behaviour management training, and safeguarding courses
• Roles across South Manchester, Central Manchester, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teachers ready to begin or continue their ECT induction
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching
• Positive classroom presence and the ability to build rapport with students
• Commitment to creating an engaging learning environment
• Availability for September (or earlier for those wanting flexible work before the new academic year)

How to Apply

If you're an ECT ready to begin your teaching career and want support securing the right school for September, click Apply Now or send your CV to begin the registration process.

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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