ECT - In Primary

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated Aspire People consultant

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECT) for primary supply roles across Manchester starting November 2026. You will rotate through Infant, Junior, and Primary settings, gaining experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 while building confidence and teaching adaptability.

Ideal candidates hold QTS and are eager to learn, with a flexible, nurturing approach and strong classroom management. Daily pay ranges from £140 to £155 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• QTS is required to teach in primary settings.
• Passion for primary education and willingness to learn.
• Flexible, proactive and nurturing teaching approach.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 on supply assignments.
• Work with Aspire People consultant to plan, reflect and develop.
• Gain experience across a range of school settings.
• Access high-quality CPD and professional development.

Skills

QTS

Strong communication

Classroom management

Flexible teaching approach

Nurturing approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

ECT - Primary

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) qualifying in November 2026 and looking for the best possible start to your teaching career?

Aspire People Manchester is inviting passionate and ambitious Primary ECTs to begin their journey on supply from November 2026 across a wide range of Infant, Junior, and Primary schools in Manchester.

Starting your career on supply is one of the most effective ways to rapidly build confidence, refine your teaching practice, and explore different school environments. You'll gain invaluable experience across Early Years, KS1, and KS2 while discovering the settings and year groups where you truly excel - all before committing to a permanent role.

Many of our ECTs find that supply teaching not only strengthens their classroom skills quickly but also opens the door to long-term and permanent opportunities in schools that are the right fit for them.

Why Start Your ECT Journey on Supply?

• Build confidence by teaching across a variety of schools and year groups
• Develop strong behaviour management and adaptability skills quickly
• Gain exposure to different teaching styles, leadership teams, and school cultures
• Enhance your CV and stand out for future permanent role
• Create opportunities for long-term placements and potential school contracts

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A passion for primary education and a willingness to learn
• A flexible, proactive, and nurturing teaching approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What You Can Expect:

• Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term supply roles across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• A dedicated Aspire People consultant to guide and support your ECT journey
• Opportunities to experience a wide range of school settings
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development
• Competitive daily pay: £140 to £155, depending on experience and responsibilities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.