Primary Early Careers Teacher

Early Career Teacher Opportunities

Location: Chorlton
Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £130–£150 per day

Looking to secure your first teaching role for September 2026? Cover People are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Chorlton to support an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in finding the right start to their career.

This Chorlton primary school is a happy, caring, and inclusive setting where learning is designed to be irresistible. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, a strong commitment to equality, and a focus on helping children become confident, resilient, and responsible citizens, the school offers an excellent environment for an ECT to begin their teaching journey. Staff work closely together, value partnership with families and the wider community, and create a culture where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Whether you're looking to gain experience through flexible supply work or secure a long-term or permanent role from the outset, we can support you in finding a pathway that suits your goals.

• Flexible day-to-day supply work to build confidence
• Short-term placements across a variety of school settings
• Long-term roles with full teaching responsibilities
• Pathways into permanent positions

• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Adapting teaching to meet a range of learning needs
• Supporting pupils with varying levels of ability, including those with additional needs
• Working collaboratively with staff to support both academic progress and pupil wellbeing
• Developing your teaching practice through hands‑on classroom experience

• Trainee teachers on track to achieve QTS by September 2026
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Confidence in managing a classroom (with support where needed)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education and supporting all learners

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Honest, tailored support from experienced consultants

• Access to opportunities with schools in Chorlton
• Opportunities to develop your experience before securing a permanent role
• A focus on finding the right fit for you—not just any role

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Roles are initially temporary, with opportunities for longer‑term or permanent placements where suitable. All applicants will be subject to the relevant DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.