ECT Primary Teacher

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary Supply Opportunities

Location:

Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Staffordshire.

Start date:

September 2026.

Contract:

Flexible Supply | Day‑to‑Day & Long‑Term Opportunities.

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience from September 2026? Premier Education Ltd are working in partnership with a wide range of primary schools across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Staffordshire, offering flexible supply opportunities and long‑term placements for newly qualified teachers. Whether you're looking to build confidence across different year groups, secure your first long‑term role, or enjoy the flexibility that supply teaching offers, we'd love to help you take the next step in your teaching career.

Supply teaching is an excellent way to experience a variety of school settings, develop your classroom practice, and build relationships with local schools—many of which lead to long‑term or permanent positions.

• Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Mark and assess work where required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or due to achieve QTS by September 2026
• Passion for inspiring and supporting young learners
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A flexible, enthusiastic, and professional approach
• Ability to provide two references covering the last two years of employment history
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

£120 - £150 per day (dependent on experience, responsibilities, and assignment).

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Day‑to‑day, short‑term, and long‑term opportunities from September
• Gain experience across a variety of local primary schools
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your ECT journey
• Opportunities that can lead to permanent teaching positions
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development

If you're an ECT looking to kick‑start your teaching career this September, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available in your preferred locations.

The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.