ECT

Monarch Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD

Free Safeguarding training

Refer a friend £200 bonus

Online pay & timesheets portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to support primary schools across Derby. Opportunities include long-term roles for induction, daily supply, short-term cover, and permanent positions. Competitive daily rates and a £300 sign-on bonus are available for eligible candidates.

We offer flexible work to suit your availability, access to supportive primary schools, and dedicated consultant support to guide you through your ECT journey in the Derby area.

Qualifications

• QTS or expected QTS attainment.
• Recent teaching placements within UK primary schools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Differentiate learning to meet pupil needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and school staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Engaging lessons

Education

QTS or expected QTS attainment

Recent UK primary placements

Job description

Primary ECT

• Derby
• Full Time, Part Time and Day-to-Day Opportunities Available
• £140 to £174.71 per day
• Start Date: September 2026
• Monarch Education

£300 Sign-On Bonus Available

If you’re currently working through another education recruitment agency and register with Monarch Education, you could be eligible for our £300 Sign-On Bonus. Terms and conditions apply.

Ready to Start Your Teaching Career?

Monarch Education are supporting primary schools across Derby to recruit enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for a range of opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to complete your induction through a long-term teaching role, gain experience through supply teaching, or secure your first permanent position, we work with a wide range of schools across Derby that are keen to support and develop ECTs.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £140 to £250 per day
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Long-term teaching roles suitable for ECT induction
• Daily supply, short-term cover and permanent vacancies
• Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals
• Access to a variety of supportive primary schools across Derby
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your ECT journey
• £300 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected QTS attainment
• Recent teaching placements within UK primary schools
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Commitment to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing
• Right to work in the UK

ECTs are actively encouraged to apply.

Why Choose Monarch Education?

Beginning your teaching career is an exciting step, and we understand the importance of finding the right school environment.

As a GCA Approved Supplier, Monarch Education works closely with primary schools across Derby, helping ECTs secure opportunities that provide support, development and valuable classroom experience.

Whether you’re looking for experience across different year groups or want to secure a long-term position in one school, we can help you find the right opportunity.

Opportunities Available

• EYFS Teacher roles
• KS1 Teacher roles
• KS2 Teacher roles
• Long-term ECT placements
• Daily supply teaching
• Short-term cover assignments
• Permanent teaching positions

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Monitor and assess pupil progress
• Differentiate learning to meet pupil needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff
• Support the wider life of the school

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.