ECT Talent Pool

Primary ECT Talent Pool – Bodmin & Wadebridge

Kick-start your teaching career with Teaching Personnel

Are you a Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to gain experience, build confidence, and discover the right school for you in Bodmin, Wadebridge, or the surrounding areas?

At Teaching Personnel, we’re building a talent pool of passionate Primary ECTs ready to step into local classrooms and make an impact.

Why join our ECT Talent Pool?

Starting your teaching journey can feel overwhelming—but we’re here to support you every step of the way.

✨ Flexible teaching opportunities – day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
✨ Local placements – schools across Bodmin, Wadebridge, and North Cornwall
✨ Build your experience – explore different year groups and school settings
✨ Pathway to permanent roles – many ECTs secure long-term or permanent jobs through us
✨ Dedicated consultant support – tailored guidance from someone who understands your career goals
✨ Weekly pay – competitive rates paid via PAYE

‍ What we’re looking for:

Qualified Primary ECTs (or those completing training this year)
A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young learners
Adaptability and a positive, proactive attitude
Strong or developing classroom management skills
Commitment to safeguarding and high standards in education

This is perfect if you want to:

✔ Gain valuable classroom experience quickly
✔ Try out different schools before committing long-term
✔ Build confidence in your teaching practice
✔ Maintain flexibility and work-life balance
✔ Find a school where you can grow and thrive

About Teaching Personnel

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works closely with schools across Cornwall. We are proud to support ECTs at the start of their careers, helping them develop, succeed, and find the right opportunities.

Ready to get started?

Apply today to join our Primary ECT Talent Pool for Bodmin & Wadebridge and take the first step towards a rewarding teaching career.

Or contact us for a friendly, informal chat—we’d love to support you.

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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