Job Description

Early Career Teacher Opportunities

Location: Eccles

Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £130–£150 per day

Looking to secure your first teaching role for September 2026? Cover People are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Eccles to support an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in finding the right start to their career.

This Eccles-based primary school is recognised for its nurturing and inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong commitment to helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, places real value on respect, compassion, responsibility, and community, and works closely with families to support pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, a clear focus on professional development, and a learning environment where pupil wellbeing and achievement go hand in hand.

Whether you're looking to gain experience through flexible supply work or secure a long-term or permanent role from the outset, we can support you in finding a pathway that suits your goals.

Opportunities Available:

Flexible day-to-day supply work to build confidence

Short-term placements across a variety of school settings

Long-term roles with full teaching responsibilities

Pathways into permanent positions

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum

Creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

Adapting teaching to meet a range of learning needs

Supporting pupils with varying levels of ability, including those with additional needs

Working collaboratively with staff to support both academic progress and pupil wellbeing

Developing your teaching practice through hands-on classroom experience

We’re Looking For:

Trainee teachers on track to achieve QTS by September 2026

A proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching

Confidence in managing a classroom (with support where needed)

Strong communication and organisational skills

A genuine commitment to inclusive education and supporting all learners

What You Can Expect from Cover People:

Competitive daily pay rates

Honest, tailored support from experienced consultants

Access to opportunities with schools in Eccles

Opportunities to develop your experience before securing a permanent role

A focus on finding the right fit for you—not just any role

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Roles are initially temporary, with opportunities for longer-term or permanent placements where suitable. All applicants will be subject to the relevant DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices. Cover People is acting on behalf of the school as a recruitment partner in relation to this vacancy.

Start your teaching journey in Eccles with confidence.

Get in touch today to explore opportunities for September 2026