ECT Primary Teacher - Long-Term Classroom Opportunity

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a long-term primary teaching opportunity in the Manchester area, starting November 2026 onward.

This role is ideal for an ECT seeking consistency, relationship-building with pupils and staff, and valuable school-based experience within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering lessons, supporting progress, maintaining positive routines, and collaborating with school leadership.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS.
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years, including placements or employment.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Strong classroom-management and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for class teaching in line with the agreed role.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Support pupil progress across the primary curriculum.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom.
• Manage behaviour and establish clear routines.
• Assess learning and adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs.
• Work alongside colleagues and school leadership.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Primary curriculum knowledge

Education

QTS

UK-based school experience (last 2 years)

Job description

ECT Primary Teacher - Long-Term Classroom Opportunity

Manchester & Surrounding Areas November 2026 Onwards Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting enthusiastic Early Career Teachers interested in securing a longer-term primary teaching role from November 2026 onwards.

This opportunity is suited to an ECT looking to develop consistency, build relationships with pupils and staff, and gain valuable experience within a school environment.

The Role:

• Taking responsibility for class teaching in line with the agreed role
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Supporting pupil progress across the primary curriculum
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom
• Managing behaviour and establishing clear routines
• Assessing learning and adapting teaching to meet pupils' needs
• Working alongside colleagues and school leadership

Essential Requirements:

• Holds QTS
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years, including appropriate teaching placements or employment
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Strong classroom-management and communication skills
• A commitment to professional development and safeguarding

Candidates should be interested in a consistent placement and able to meet the school's working requirements.

Long-term opportunities will depend on school availability and suitability. Where applicable, placements should support the candidate's statutory induction arrangements.