Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary School Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for the perfect school to start your teaching career? We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teachers…

Pay rate £160 – £210/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 20 August 2026

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Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary School

Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for the perfect school to start your teaching career?

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work within welcoming and supportive primary schools.

Whether you're looking for your first permanent position, a long-term role or supply work to build your classroom experience, we can help you find an opportunity that suits you.

The Role

As an ECT, you will have the opportunity to:

Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons

Teach within EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Develop your classroom and behaviour management skills

Create a positive and inclusive learning environment

Monitor and support pupil progress

Adapt lessons to meet different abilities and learning needs

Work alongside experienced teachers, TAs and support staff

Build valuable experience across primary school settings

Develop your confidence and teaching practice

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Holds or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Is completing or has recently completed their teacher training

Is passionate and enthusiastic about primary education

Has a good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum

Is confident, positive and eager to develop

Can build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues

Is committed to helping every child achieve their potential

Starting Your Teaching Career?

Finding your first teaching position can feel overwhelming, so let us take some of the pressure away.

We can help you explore day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term opportunities, giving you the chance to gain experience, discover different school environments and find the right fit for you.

Contact Details

Marianna
Phone: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

Get in touch today for a confidential chat about your next step as an ECT!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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