Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Vision for Education - Manchester; Stretford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Secondary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to begin their journey in Greater Manchester starting September 2025. Ideal candidates are recent trainees ready to secure their first teaching position, with opportunities for long-term contracts or flexible supply roles, benefiting from comprehensive support and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Free DBS certificate for ECTs

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing support from dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must be completing teacher training.
• Ready to secure first teaching role.
• Eager to work in different school environments.

Responsibilities

• Secure first teaching role in secondary education.
• Engage in flexible opportunities such as long-term cover.
• Gain experience across a range of subjects.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Dedication

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are You a Secondary ECT Searching for Your First Teaching Role Starting in September 2025?

Start your teaching journey with confidence in Greater Manchester.

About the Role

Position: Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Subjects: Science, Maths, PE, History, Geography, ICT/Computing, Drama, Music, PE, English, Religious Studies, PSHE & Citizenship, Humanities, Dance, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Art, Business, Economics, Politics, Languages.

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £31,650 £33,483 per annum

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Long-term and Permanent Opportunities Available

Are you completing your teacher training and ready to take the next step in your career? Vision for Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary ECTs who are eager to secure their first teaching role for the upcoming academic year. We are working closely with a number of Good and Outstanding secondary schools across Greater Manchester who are looking to welcome fresh talent into their classrooms.

Whether you're seeking a permanent position or would prefer to gain a breadth of experience through long-term cover roles, we offer flexible opportunities across a wide range of subject specialisms. Not sure where you want to commit just yet? You can also choose day-to-day supply to explore different school environments before settling into a long-term role.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Free DBS certificate for ECTs
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development, such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information or an informal chat about the role, please call Fin Mills on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).