Early Career Teacher - Wolverhampton

Teaching Personnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Mentors

Protected PPA time

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for primary schools in and around Wolverhampton from September 2026. Roles are available on both full-time and part-time contracts, including long-term and supply opportunities with dedicated mentor support.

Positions offer induction, CPD access, and flexible placements across schools with protected PPA time to aid professional development and experience building.

Qualifications

• Holds UK QTS
• ECTs or newly qualified teachers on induction
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality education

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the UK National Curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour to support learning
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching
• Collaborate with staff and leaders
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development

Skills

QTS

ECT

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary Schools | September 2026

Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary Schools

Location: Wednesfield, Wolverhampton

Salary: Pay to Scale (Depend 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 Wolverhampton from September 2026. 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), 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 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.

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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