Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Rotherham, South Yorkshire - September 2026

Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Location: Primary schools across Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary

Are you a passionate Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to begin your teaching career in September 2026?

Academics is working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Rotherham, offering flexible temporary opportunities to help you gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence and complete your induction.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements or longer-term opportunities, Academics is here to support you every step of the way.

• Competitive daily pay of £140 to £168.80 per day (inclusive of holiday pay), dependent upon requirements and duration of the role.
• Flexible temporary work to suit your availability and career goals.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of primary schools in Rotherham.
• Support in securing placements that could contribute towards your ECT induction.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD), including safeguarding and Prevent Duty training.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Academics consultant.
• £125 Love2shop voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme (subject to terms and conditions).
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent teaching roles.

• Deliver engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Promote independent learning and support pupils' progress.
• Adapt confidently to different primary school settings across Rotherham.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be due to achieve QTS before September 2026.
• A genuine passion for primary education and supporting children's learning.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and completing annual safeguarding training.
• The right to work in the UK.

Academics is a leading education recruitment agency, acting as a recruitment agency for temporary education professionals across the UK. We are committed to helping Early Career Teachers find rewarding opportunities while providing ongoing support, professional development and access to a wide range of local schools.

If you're ready to start your teaching career as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in Rotherham, let Academics help you take the next step in your education career.