ECT Primary Teacher

Aspire People Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Aspire People Limited in Manchester is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECT) for a September start on long-term supply across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Oldham and surrounding areas. This is an excellent way to build confidence, refine your teaching practice, and explore different school environments before securing a permanent role.

You will benefit from a dedicated Aspire People consultant, exposure to diverse settings, and access to high-quality CPD to accelerate your development.

Qualifications

• QTS (or pending for Summer 2026)
• Passion for primary education and willingness to learn
• Flexible, proactive, and nurturing teaching approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term supply roles across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Dedicated Aspire People consultant to guide and support your ECT journey
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development
• Opportunities to experience a wide range of school settings

Skills

Passion for primary education

Flexible teaching approach

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

QTS or pending

Job description

ECT - Primary - Failsworth, Oldham Schools

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a September long term full time role? Aspire People Manchester is inviting passionate and ambitious Primary ECTs to begin their journey on supply from September 2026 across a wide range of Infant, Junior, and Primary schools in Oldham. 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) (or pending for Summer 2026)
• 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: £135 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.