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Early Career Teacher

TeacherActive
Sheffield · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£160 – £210 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Category
Education
Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary School Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for the perfect school to start your teaching career? We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work within welcoming and supportive primary schools. Whether you're looking for your first permanent position, a long-term role or supply work to build your classroom experience, we can help you find an opportunity that suits you. The Role As an ECT, you will have the opportunity to: Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons Teach within EYFS, KS1 or KS2 Develop your classroom and behaviour management skills Create a positive and inclusive learning environment Monitor and support pupil progress Adapt lessons to meet different abilities and learning needs Work alongside experienced teachers, TAs and support staff Build valuable experience across primary school settings Develop your confidence and teaching practice We're Looking For Someone Who: Holds or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Is completing or has recently completed their teacher training Is passionate and enthusiastic about primary education Has a good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum Is confident, positive and eager to develop Can build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues Is committed to helping every child achieve their potential Starting Your Teaching Career? Finding your first teaching position can feel overwhelming, so let us take some of the pressure away. We can help you explore day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term opportunities, giving you the chance to gain experience, discover different school environments and find the right fit for you. Contact Details Marianna Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) Get in touch today for a confidential chat about your next step as an ECT! About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
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