ECT Supply Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with QTS for supply roles in Bury and Bolton. You'll deliver lessons aligned with the Primary National Curriculum while enjoying flexible placements that enhance your teaching portfolio and career development. Opportunities range from day-to-day cover to longer-term contracts, allowing you to choose how and when you work.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Extensive CPD Access

Dedicated Recruitment Support

Career Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS if not already held.
• Enthusiasm for working in diverse school environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to the Primary National Curriculum.
• Manage whole-class teaching and small-group interventions.
• Create positive, inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Primary ECT Supply Teacher - Bury & Bolton

Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Flexible- daily supply, short‑term, long‑term, or temp‑to‑perm
Pay Rate: In line with MPS/UPS scale points

About This Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with QTS for supply teaching roles across primary schools in Bury and Bolton. We offer a broad spectrum of placements-ranging from one-day cover to term-long or temp‑to‑perm contracts-to give you meaningful experience and career development

You'll work across different settings (EYFS, KS1, KS2), build classroom confidence, and develop a teaching portfolio-all while maintaining flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to the Primary National Curriculum.
• Manage whole-class teaching and small-group interventions.
• Create positive, inclusive learning environments.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet students' individual needs.
• Build relationships with pupils and school staff, even in short‑term stays.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)-ECTs welcome.
• Knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Adaptability and professionalism across diverse school environments.
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What Tradewind Offers You

• Competitive Pay: Typical daily rates between £120‑£170+, sometimes higher for long-term roles.
• Extensive CPD Access: Gain free access to hundreds of courses through National College-accredited CPD.
• Dedicated Recruitment Support: Includes interview prep, consultant guidance, payroll via PAYE (no umbrella), online portal, and social events.
• Career Benefits: Supply teaching can contribute toward ECT induction and offers broad experience to inform long-term career choices.

Why It Matters for ECTs

Supply teaching allows ECTs to immerse in varied school environments and fulfil induction requirements (term-based placements count). You'll refine classroom skills, professional resilience, and subject delivery-all while choosing when and where to work.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact and grow your teaching career? Apply today with a recent CV and one of our consultants will be in touch within 2 working days.