Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Randstad Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly payroll

Flexible days to choose from

Free CPD training

Refer a Friend voucher

Job summary

Randstad Education seeks Primary Early Career Teachers (ECT) for flexible supply roles across Chester and surrounding areas. Join a broad network of local primary schools for day-to-day cover or longer assignments with supportive guidance.

Benefits include competitive daily rates, weekly payroll, and opportunities to gain hands-on classroom experience without long-term planning or marking burdens.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK primary teaching qualification.
• Experience or training across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to apply for one with our help.
• A passion for primary education and a patient, adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Create a warm, positive, structured learning environment.
• Apply positive behavior management aligned with school ethos.
• Leave clear handovers for the permanent class teacher at day end.

Skills

QTS

PGCE/BEd

Primary teaching experience

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Flexible Supply Teaching

Are you a Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to gain hands‑on classroom experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2?

Whether you want to test out different local primary schools to find your perfect long‑term fit, or simply want to focus on nurturing young minds without the stress of endless planning and marking, we want to hear from you!

At Randstad Education, we are currently recruiting for Primary ECTs to support local schools across Chester and the surrounding areas. We have a wide range of flexible opportunities available, from day‑to‑day cover to stable, long‑term class teacher roles.

Why Join Randstad? (The Benefits)

• Great Pay: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly (AWR compliant).
• Total Flexibility: Pick and choose the days you work to suit your lifestyle.
• Work-Life Balance: Deliver pre-planned lessons and leave at the end of the school day with no marking to take home!
• Continuous Development: Free CPD training, including Safeguarding, Prevent, and Team Teach certification.
• Expert Support: A dedicated consultant in your local area to guide you through your ECT journey.
• Refer a Friend: Earn £300 in vouchers for every friend or colleague you successfully recommend to us!*

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Delivering engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Creating a warm, positive, and structured learning environment where young children can thrive.
• Using positive behavior management strategies aligned with the school's ethos.
• Leaving clear, helpful handovers for the permanent class teacher at the end of the day.

What We Need From You (Requirements)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised UK primary teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd).
• Experience or training across Primary age groups (EYFS, KS1, or KS2).
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one with our help).
• A passion for primary education and a patient, adaptable approach.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.