Early Career Teacher - Staffordshire

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Account Manager

CPD & professional development

Flexible day-to-day supply work

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for primary schools across Tamworth, Staffordshire. Roles available full-time and part-time with long-term and supply opportunities, plus induction programmes and mentors.

You will deliver engaging lessons aligned to the UK National Curriculum, assess progress, manage classrooms, and collaborate with staff to support pupil outcomes. QTS required; enhanced DBS; two references; ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Holds UK QTS and is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or completing induction.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality education.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• Able to provide two professional references from teacher training placements or recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, support staff, and senior leaders.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Lesson planning

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools

Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Salary: Pay to Scale (Dependent on level of experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Long-term & Supply Opportunities

We have exciting opportunities for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and recently qualified teachers to join a range of welcoming mainstream primary schools across Tamworth, Staffordshire. These roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

We also offer long-term placements, including full academic year roles and fixed-term contracts, with many schools providing high-quality induction programmes, named mentors, and protected PPA time to support your professional development.

As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality lessons while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils can thrive. Opportunities are available across EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), Key Stage 2 (KS2) depending on your experience and preferences. You will plan and deliver lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum, assess pupil progress, and work collaboratively with school staff to support excellent educational outcomes.

As an Early Career Teacher (ECT), your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour to maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
• Assessing, monitoring, and adapting teaching to support pupil progress.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff, and senior leaders.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Supporting children's academic, social, and emotional development.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Are Early Career Teachers (ECTs), recently qualified teachers, or those completing their induction.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and supporting children's learning.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality education.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.
• Can provide two professional references covering teacher training placements and/or recent employment.

What to expect:

• Competitive daily rates depending on level of experience.
• Flexible day-to-day supply work to suit your availability.
• Long-term, fixed‑term, and full academic year placements.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Account Manager.
• Access to a wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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