Early Career Teacher (ECTs)

We are looking to recruit Primary Early Career Supply Teachers (ECTs) for work starting in September 2026, based in primary schools across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.

The desired Primary Early Career Supply Teacher (ECT) will work in our client primary schools from September 2026. We have a variety of opportunities available, ranging from day-to-day supply to longer-term placements and contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a range of primary schools, which could lead to long-term or permanent positions. It also provides valuable experience towards completing part or all of your ECT induction.

Why choose supply work as an ECT?

• Get your foot in the door with local schools
• Build valuable relationships and network with school leaders and educational professionals
• Gain experience across different school settings, age groups, and year groups
• Develop your classroom practice and confidence
• Discover the type of school environment that suits you best
• Maintain flexibility while beginning your career

Whether you're looking to build your experience across a range of schools or secure a long-term role to begin your ECT induction, we have opportunities to suit your career goals.

What we offer:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a wide range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including training to support Early Career Teachers
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

The desired Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) will have:

• Experience of working within a primary school setting (placements welcomed)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or be due to achieve QTS by Summer 2026.
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Refer a Friend Bonus:

We're passionate about making a difference in education and want to work with like-minded people. If you have a friend or colleague who is just as exceptional as you are, refer them to work with us and you'll both be rewarded.

Our Refer a Friend scheme couldn't be easier:

• Refer a friend by completing our referral form, contacting your local branch, or asking your friend or colleague to get in touch and let us know you referred them.
• Your friend or colleague registers with us.
• Once they have completed 15 full days of work with us, or have been in a permanent position for 6 weeks, you'll both qualify for a reward.
• You and your friend will each receive either a £125 bonus or a £125 Amazon voucher.

It's our way of saying thank you for helping us connect outstanding educators with fantastic schools.

If you are a teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, contact our Sheffield team.