Job Description

ECT Primary Teacher - September 2026 Starts

Location: Tameside & Oldham
Salary: 140 - 190 per day
Contract: Daily Supply, Short-Term and Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Are you currently completing your Primary PGCE, SCITT, School Direct or BA (Hons) Primary Education qualification and looking for your first teaching role from September 2026?

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a large network of primary schools across Tameside and Oldham who are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for September starts.

Whether you are looking for a permanent role, a long-term placement to complete your induction, or flexible daily supply work to gain experience across different year groups and schools, we can help you find the right opportunity.

Many of the schools we work with have extensive experience supporting ECTs and provide strong mentoring, induction support and professional development opportunities to help you begin your teaching career with confidence.

We are recruiting for:

• Reception Teachers
• Key Stage 1 Teachers
• Key Stage 2 Teachers
• Daily Supply Teachers
• Long-Term Class Teachers
• Intervention and PPA Cover Teachers
• Maternity Cover Positions
• Potential Temp-to-Permanent Opportunities

Beginning your teaching career can be exciting but also overwhelming. Working with Empowering Learning allows you to:

• Gain valuable classroom experience across a variety of schools
• Develop confidence before committing to a permanent position
• Explore different school environments and teaching styles
• Build your CV and professional network
• Receive expert support throughout your ECT journey
• Access opportunities that may not be advertised elsewhere
• Secure long-term placements with schools looking to appoint permanent staff

Our experienced education consultants are former educators and recruitment specialists who understand the challenges ECTs face and will work closely with you to identify roles that match your strengths, preferences and career aspirations.

As an ECT, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire learning
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Assess and monitor pupil progress
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

• Final-year trainee teachers due to achieve QTS in Summer 2026
• Qualified Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• A passion for primary education and making a positive difference
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

• Competitive daily pay rates of 140 - 170 per day
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your circumstances
• Access to a wide range of local schools
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Interview preparation and career guidance
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.