Primary Teacher ECT

Connex Education; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,830 - 31,365; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Classroom Teacher Toolkit

Wellbeing program

Care to classroom conversion course

£200 referral bonus

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for immediate starts and September 2026 in Taunton. The role is within a respected Multi Academy Trust across the Southwest, offering supportive leadership, wellbeing emphasis, and opportunities to progress.

We offer a competitive daily PAYE rate, access to a Classroom Teacher Toolkit with 70+ courses, wellbeing support, and a pathway to further qualifications. Some placements run through to Christmas or into July 2027.

Qualifications

• Requires QTS or working towards QTS as an Early Career Teacher.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the classroom.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Adapt learning activities to support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment that encourages confidence and good behaviour
• Use creative and interactive teaching methods to make learning enjoyable and accessible for all pupils
• Mark work, assess progress, and provide constructive feedback to support pupil achievement
• Build positive working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to promote learning and wellbeing

Skills

QTS

Engaging teaching style

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Safeguarding

Enhanced DBS

Education

QTS or working towards QTS

Job description

Primary ECT

Location: Taunton

Salary: £140 – £170 per day(depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: Immediate starts and September 2026

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education is delighted to be working exclusively alongside a respected Multi Academy Trust to recruit passionate Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for immediate starts and opportunities starting in September 2026.

We are working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that supports a wide network of schools across the Southwest. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning

Some placements may be day to day, some run through until Christmas, while others could continue for the full academic year ending in July 2027.

This is a brilliant opportunity for enthusiastic ECTs who are looking to begin your teaching career in supportive school settings that place a strong emphasis on creativity, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Adapt learning activities to support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment that encourages confidence and good behaviour
• Use creative and interactive teaching methods to make learning enjoyable and accessible for all pupils
• Mark work, assess progress, and provide constructive feedback to support pupil achievement
• Build positive working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to promote learning and wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or working towards QTS as an Early Career Teacher
• A passionate and engaging teaching style
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the classroom
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rate (PAYE)
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses.
• Wellbeing program and refresher training for life in 21st century classroom.
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
• A variety of different roles to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle
• Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
• Interview guidance and help writing your CV
• £200 referral bonus for each Teaching Assistant, LSA, or Teacher we sign on via you!

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.