Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Secondary Schools

Vision for Education Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting enthusiastic Early Career Teachers to work in secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent. This flexible teaching role lets you gain valuable classroom experience, choose your days, and secure both long-term and permanent opportunities.

As an ECT in a variety of schools, you will deliver engaging lessons, manage behaviour, and support students' progress. Vision for Education provides weekly PAYE pay, dedicated consultant support, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• QTS or pending QTS required.
• Experience working with children or young people through placements or previous roles.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Reliable, professional and approachable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across your subject specialism.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and create a positive learning environment.
• Support students' academic progress and wellbeing.
• Adapt teaching styles to meet the needs of different learners.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Organisation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Pending QTS

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for secondary teaching opportunities in Stoke-on-Trent? At Vision for Education, we are recruiting motivated, confident, and passionate ECTs to work in a variety of secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for ECTs looking to gain valuable classroom experience, secure flexible teaching work, or find the right school to begin their teaching career.

As a Secondary Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across your subject specialism
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and create a positive learning environment
• Support students' academic progress and wellbeing
• Adapt teaching styles to meet the needs of different learners
• Build strong relationships with students and staff

Your teacher training, subject knowledge, and passion for education make you an excellent candidate for this role. Strong communication, classroom management, organisation, and the ability to motivate young people are essential within a secondary school setting.

About the school

We work with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability.

We can offer:

• Flexible working - choose the days you work
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
• Long-term and permanent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS completion
• Experience working with children or young people through placements or previous roles
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A confident, professional, and reliable approach
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

About Vision For Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting the learning and development of young people. We work with schools across the UK to place high-quality teaching and support staff into rewarding roles.

WhatVision For Educationoffer

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision For Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the comm