Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher (Early Career Teacher) Rotherham, England 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.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• 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.

Thank you for submitting your application.