Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Flexible Teaching Opportunities

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Company: Teaching Personnel
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates
Job Type: Flexible / Supply

Are you finishing your teacher training and looking to secure your first teaching role for September?

Teaching Personnel Plymouth is working with a range of supportive primary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, seeking enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for September starts and ongoing opportunities throughout the academic year.

This role is ideal for newly qualified teachers looking to build confidence, gain valuable classroom experience, and explore a variety of school settings. Whether you are looking for full-time supply, part-time work, or selected days each week, we can offer opportunities that fit around your availability and preferences.

As an ECT, supply teaching can be an excellent way to develop your classroom practice, build confidence, and experience different school environments before securing a permanent position.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils' academic and personal development
• Adapt confidently to different school settings
• Follow school policies and procedures
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS completion
• Recent teaching placement experience within primary schools
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and professional approach
• Passion for supporting pupil progress and achievement
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Flexible work tailored to your availability
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Opportunities in a variety of local schools
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities

If you are ready to begin your teaching career and want to work with a trusted education recruitment agency, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel Plymouth.

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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