Early Career Teachers

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) | Tameside | Start Date: September

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be supporting a wide network of primary schools across Manchester, including Tameside and surrounding areas, who are eager to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teachers into their teams.

These schools are seeking both day‑to‑day supply and longer‑term class teachers to cover planned absences and ongoing vacancies. This is an excellent opportunity for ECTs who want to build confidence, gain experience across different year groups, and secure roles that suit their availability—whether flexible short‑term placements or full‑time long‑term opportunities.

Our partner schools are committed to giving children the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive, and they are looking for reliable, creative and inspiring ECTs who are ready to start their teaching journey in a supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For:

We want passionate ECTs who are excited to begin their career and bring fresh ideas into the classroom. You should have:

A strong passion for teaching and supporting children’s development
A solid understanding of the National Curriculum and/or EYFS Framework
Completed teaching placements in UK primary schools
QTS (or pending QTS for final‑year trainees)
A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Up‑to‑date safeguarding training (support can be provided)
Whether your strengths lie in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, we will help match you to schools where you can grow and flourish.

Why Start Your ECT Journey with Teaching Personnel?

As an ECT, you’ll receive tailored support and access to a range of benefits:

A Variety of Roles: Build experience across year groups and find the right long‑term fit
Career Development: Access to our CPD Academy, with courses ideal for ECTs
Weekly Pay: Competitive rates paid directly every week
Easy Administration: Simple online timesheets and communication through the myTP portal
Wellbeing Support: Your development, safety and confidence are always our priority
Recognition & Rewards: Celebrate your success through our Excellence in Education Awards
If you’re an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to begin a rewarding career and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Join a supportive school community in Manchester and take your first exciting step into teaching.

Apply today to get started!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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