Job Description

Early Career Teacher Opportunities
Location: Heaton Moor
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 Heaton Moor to support an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in finding the right start to their career.

This Heaton Moor primary school is known for being happy, welcoming, and community-focused, with a strong commitment to helping children thrive both academically and personally. The school offers a rich and varied curriculum, values working together for a brighter future, and creates an environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel supported to succeed. Staff benefit from a positive team culture, a clear focus on collaboration, and a setting where professional development and pupil outcomes are equally valued.

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 Heaton Moor
• 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 Heaton Moor with confidence.

Get in touch today to explore opportunities for September 2026.