Early Career Teacher - Doncaster

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) to work in Doncaster from October 2026. The role offers flexible opportunities across full-time and part-time positions in welcoming primary schools.

This is ideal for newly qualified teachers seeking to gain classroom experience across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 while developing a confident, adaptable teaching approach. The role features daily rates of £120–£160, with ongoing consultant support and opportunities for longer-term or

Qualifications

• ECT working towards or recently awarded QTS.
• Experience gained through teaching placements within primary settings.
• Willingness to work across all primary key stages (EYFS, KS1, KS2).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, KS2 in line with the national curriculum.
• Create positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environments.
• Support pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and promote positive engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, senior leaders and wider staff.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessment as required.

Skills

ECT

QTS

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Doncaster

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Employer:
Start Date: October 2026 or immediately
Pay Rate: £120 – £160 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Flexible opportunities available – full-time and part-time considered

Primary ECT Opportunity – Doncaster

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work in welcoming and supportive primary schools across Doncaster from October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience across all primary key stages, including EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, while building confidence and developing their teaching career in a range of school settings.

We are looking for passionate and adaptable educators who are committed to creating engaging learning environments and making a positive impact on pupils’ education.

The Role

As a Primary ECT, responsibilities may include:

• Delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in line with the national curriculum
• Creating positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environments
• Supporting pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of different learners
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting positive engagement
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, senior leaders, and wider school staff
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to assessment where required

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) working towards or recently awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Successful candidates will ideally have:

• Experience gained through teaching placements within primary settings
• A willingness to work across all primary key stages (EYFS, KS1, and KS2)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to teaching
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £120 – £160 per day, dependent on experience
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of primary schools in Doncaster
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent teaching roles

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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