Primary Early Careers Teacher

Location Manchester
Discipline: Early Career Teachers
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££130 - 150 per day
Contact name: Alex Norris

Contact email: alex@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
Job ref: PECTSM-MH
Published: about 18 hours ago

Early Career Teacher Opportunities – Primary & SEND
Location: South Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary & SEND
Salary: £130–£150 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

Start Your Teaching Journey with Cover People

Cover People are proud to partner with inclusive and supportive Primary and SEND schools across South Manchester. We’re currently seeking enthusiastic and committed Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to take on a variety of teaching roles for the 2025/26 academic year.

Whether you’re looking to build varied experience or secure a long-term opportunity, we offer a range of placements to suit your ambitions.

Opportunities Available

  • Day-to-day supply teaching

  • Short-term assignments

  • Long-term placements

  • Potential permanent positions

Why Start Your Career with Cover People?

We know starting out can feel both exciting and daunting. That’s why we provide one-to-one support, helping you find placements that match your teaching style and location preferences. Our experienced consultants are dedicated to helping ECTs succeed, grow, and thrive in their early years of teaching.

What We Offer ECTs

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • ECT induction support and ongoing CPD

  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced educators

  • Access to a network of welcoming, well-managed schools

  • Clear pathways into long-term and permanent roles

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum

  • Build an inclusive, positive classroom environment

  • Adapt to various school settings and support pupil development

  • Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to whole-school life

  • Reflect on feedback and refine your teaching practice

Essential Criteria

  • Completion of teacher training with QTS by September 2025

  • Passion for primary education and working with children

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

  • Adaptability and willingness to embrace new environments

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Cover People UK)

Apply Today

If you're an enthusiastic ECT looking to make your mark in a welcoming school and grow with the right support, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Cover People to discuss the best fit for your first teaching role.