Early Career Teacher

AMA Admin; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Gaining experience

Long-term opportunities

Competitive pay

Fast registration

APSCo compliant

Culture-fit placements

Partner network

CPD courses

PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for flexible, day-to-day teaching across local schools. This is a great way to gain classroom experience, build confidence and access ongoing training and support from Milk Education.

Day-to-day supply can lead to longer-term assignments, temp-to-perm or permanent roles. You will work in supportive schools with opportunities to develop your practice while maintaining flexibility over when and where you work.

Qualifications

• QTS or currently completing your ECT programme.
• A genuine passion for teaching and supporting children and young people.
• A positive and adaptable approach to working in different school environments.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• The confidence to take responsibility for a class, with support available when needed.
• A willingness to learn from different school settings and develop your teaching practice.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Previous teaching experience through placements, training or school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and purposeful lessons using school's plans and resources.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils to remain focused, engaged and motivated throughout the school day.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies.
• Adapting your approach to meet the needs of different pupils and classes.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Providing appropriate feedback to school staff following your lessons.
• Following school policies and maintaining high standards of safeguarding.

Skills

QTS/ECT status

Passion for teaching

Adaptability

Strong communication

Classroom management

Willingness to learn

Safeguarding commitment

Placement experience

Education

QTS or ECT programme

Job description

ECT

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we're a community for educators. Join us and gain valuable classroom experience, build your confidence and access ongoing training, development and support throughout your teaching career.

We're currently recruiting for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking for flexible, short-term and day-to-day teaching opportunities across local schools. This is a fantastic way to gain experience in different school environments, develop your classroom practice and build your confidence while keeping the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Day-to-day supply can also be a great stepping stone into your next role. As you gain experience and get to know different schools, there may be opportunities to move into longer-term assignments, temp-to-perm positions or permanent teaching roles where the right fit is found.

You'll have the opportunity to work in supportive and inclusive schools where you can experience different teaching environments, meet new colleagues and develop a strong understanding of what works for you as an educator.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and purposeful lessons using the school's existing plans and resources
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting pupils to remain focused, engaged and motivated throughout the school day
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's expectations and policies
• Adapting your approach to meet the needs of different pupils and classes
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Providing appropriate feedback to school staff following your lessons
• Following school policies and maintaining high standards of safeguarding

Requirements or Skills:

• QTS or currently completing your ECT programme
• A genuine passion for teaching and supporting children and young people
• A positive and adaptable approach to working in different school environments
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• The confidence to take responsibility for a class, with support available when needed
• A willingness to learn from different school settings and develop your teaching practice
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Previous teaching experience through placements, training or school-based experience

Benefits:

• Flexible day-to-day work - choose the days you want to work around your availability
• Gain valuable experience - experience different schools, year groups, teaching styles and environments
• Potential longer-term opportunities - day-to-day supply can lead to longer-term, temp-to-perm or permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long‑term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour, with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a