Job Description

Job Title: Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Location: Primary schools across Retford, Nottinghamshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary
Employer: Academics (education recruitment agency)

Are you a passionate Primary ECT ready to begin your teaching career in September 2026?

Academics is working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Retford, offering flexible temporary opportunities to help you gain valuable classroom experience, complete your induction and find the year group that's right for you.

• Competitive daily pay of 140 to 168.80 per day (inclusive of holiday pay), dependent upon the role and responsibilites & time period of the post.
• Flexible work in local primary schools across Retford.
• Opportunities to support your ECT induction.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Dedicated support from your own Academics consultant.
• Experience across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• 125 Love2shop voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme (subject to terms and conditions).
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles.

• Deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt confidently to different primary school settings.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils' academic and personal development.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be due to achieve QTS before September 2026.
• A passion for primary education.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Academics is a leading education recruitment agency and we are committed to helping Early Career Teachers find rewarding opportunities while providing ongoing support throughout their teaching journey.

If you're looking to start your career as a Primary ECT in Retford, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step with Academics.

"Lovely people who really help you feel appreciated and are always happy to help. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work for them, as I now have a full-time job because of it."
- Sarah, Academics Staff Member