Early Career Teacher, EYFS

New Directions Holdings Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

New Directions Education is recruiting EYFS Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to support primary schools across Ellesmere Port from September 2026. Supply teaching offers a valuable way to gain experience in Nursery and Reception and explore different school settings before pursuing a permanent role.

Roles involve teaching in EYFS, delivering play-based learning, supporting early development, and collaborating with school staff.

Qualifications

• ECTs with QTS (or due to achieve QTS)
• Passion for Early Years education
• Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Positive classroom management and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed individuals

Responsibilities

• Teach within EYFS settings across Ellesmere Port
• Deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Support children’s early development and school readiness
• Create positive, nurturing and stimulating learning environments
• Work collaboratively with experienced school staff

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Play-based learning

Classroom management

Education

QTS (or due to achieve QTS)

Job description

Just finished your teacher training and looking to begin your career in Early Years?

We are recruiting EYFS Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to support primary schools across Ellesmere Port from September 2026.

Supply teaching is a fantastic way to gain further experience following your studies, build confidence in the classroom and explore a variety of school settings before committing to a permanent role.

Why Consider Supply as an ECT?

• Gain valuable experience in Nursery and Reception classes
• Build confidence delivering the EYFS Framework
• Learn from experienced Early Years practitioners
• Experience different school environments across Ellesmere Port
• Many supply placements lead to long-term and permanent opportunities

The Role

• Teaching within EYFS settings across Ellesmere Port
• Delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Supporting children’s early development and school readiness
• Creating positive, nurturing and stimulating learning environments
• Working collaboratively with experienced school staff

What We’re Looking For

• ECTs with QTS (or due to achieve QTS)
• A passion for Early Years education
• Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Positive classroom management and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed individuals

What’s On Offer

• September 2026 starts
• Flexible ad hoc, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Opportunities across a range of welcoming Ellesmere Port primary schools
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at New Directions Education
• Potential pathways into permanent EYFS teaching roles

Schools are already planning for September, so now is the ideal time to register, complete your compliance and hit the ground running when the new academic year begins.