ECT - Early Career Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham is seeking enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for Primary Supply Teacher roles across Nottinghamshire. Start Sep 2026. Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements with potential for long-term roles.

ECTs will gain experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, build confidence in classroom management, and benefit from ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant and competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• QTS or training to complete in 2026.
• Enhanced DBS registered on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Gains experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Delivers engaging lessons following existing plans or adapts when required.
• Creates positive and inclusive classroom environments.
• Supports pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement.
• Adapts confidently to different Nottinghamshire primary school settings.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

DBS Update Service or willingness to apply

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching career in supportive and flexible Primary School environments across Nottinghamshire?Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham is now recruiting passionate and motivated ECTs for Primary Supply Teacher roles starting in September 2026. We work with a wide network of welcoming and well-established primary schools across Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, West Bridgford, and surrounding Nottinghamshire areas. Whether you're seeking day-to-day supply teaching, short-term placements, or opportunities that could lead to a long-term or permanent teaching role, supply teaching is the ideal way to build confidence, gain valuable classroom experience, and kick-start your teaching career. Starting your first teaching role can feel overwhelming. Supply teaching offers flexibility, experience, and professional growth while allowing you to discover the type of school that suits you best.

As an ECT working in supply teaching, you will:

• Gain experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2)
• Build confidence in classroom teaching and behaviour management
• Experience a variety of school settings, teaching styles, and leadership teams
• Improve your adaptability and teaching skills quickly
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with flexible assignments
• Strengthen your CV and increase future employment opportunities
• Access potential pathways into long-term and permanent teaching positions
• Many of our ECTs secure permanent roles in schools where they initially completed supply work.

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and creative lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Follow existing lesson plans or adapt learning activities where required
• Create positive and inclusive classroom environments
• Support pupil progress, wellbeing, and engagement
• Adapt confidently to different Primary School settings across Nottinghamshire
• Uphold high teaching and safeguarding standards at all times

To be considered for these ECT Teaching opportunities, you should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be due to complete your teacher training in 2026
• A genuine passion for Primary Education
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to teaching
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

When you register with Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham, you'll benefit from:

• Access to a large network of supportive Primary Schools across Nottinghamshire
• Flexible day-to-day, short-term, and long-term teaching opportunities
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Expert career advice and interview preparation
• Opportunities to secure your first permanent teaching role
• A trusted education recruitment agency with excellent school partnerships