Early Careers Teacher (ECT)

Prospero Teaching; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is currently supporting a number of special needs schools in Bury, England to recruit an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) for a full-time position.

The role delivers engaging lessons across KS1–KS3 (depending on placement), plans and assesses in line with the national curriculum, and supports pupils' progress and wellbeing within a nurturing environment. Weekly pay ranges from £750 to £1,000, depending on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Motivated, reflective practitioner with a passion for teaching
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire pupils
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive school community

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across KS1–KS3 (depending on specialism)
• Plan and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum and school policies
• Create a positive, stimulating classroom environment that supports all learners
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure strong progress and well-being for all pupils

Skills

Motivated

Reflective

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Early Careers Teacher (ECT) (VR/1039568) Bury, England

Job Title: ECT Teacher
Area: Bury, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 2 nd November 2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Pay rate: £750 - £1,000 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

About the school:

We're working with fantastic special needs schools and Trusts in Bury that pride themselves on fostering nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments for both staff and pupils. These schools are committed to helping ECTs flourish, offering high-quality mentoring, CPD opportunities, and a collaborative team culture where every teacher's contribution is valued.

About the role:

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons primarily across KS1, KS2, KS3 (depending on specialism)
• Plan and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum and school policies
• Create a positive, stimulating classroom environment that supports all learners
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure strong progress and well-being for all pupils

What We’re Looking For:

• A motivated, reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for teaching and learning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage pupils
• A willingness to learn, develop and grow within a supportive school community

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update

service OR be willing to process a new application

• Provide two professional or academic child-related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.