Primary Teacher

Location Manchester
Discipline: Early Career Teachers
Job type: Short Term
Salary: ££120 - 140 per day
Contact name: Michela Harper

Contact email: Michela@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
Job ref: New ECT
Published: 5 days ago

Are you a soon-to-be or newly qualified primary teacher graduating this summer?
Looking to gain hands-on experience in a variety of school settings?
Want to keep your options open while building your teaching career?

Job type: Temporary / Supply

Location: South Manchester

Salary: £120 – £140 per day (depending on experience and role)

Start date: Summer 2025 graduates encouraged to apply

Cover People are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified primary teachers (ECTs) on behalf of our partner primary schools across South Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for those graduating this summer who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence, and explore different school settings.

About the role:

This position is ideal for early career teachers looking for short-term and day-to-day supply work. You will be providing cover for teacher absences due to sickness, training days, and other short-term leave. The role offers great flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impression across a range of schools, which could lead to long-term or permanent teaching roles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively

  • Adapt to different school environments and policies

  • Build positive relationships with staff and pupils

Requirements:

  • QTS (or expecting to gain QTS within the next two months)

  • A genuine passion for primary education

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills

  • Flexibility, reliability, and a proactive attitude

Why choose Cover People?

  • Access to a variety of schools across South Manchester

  • Flexibility to choose when and where you work

  • Opportunities for long-term placements

  • Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Locations covered: Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Sale, and surrounding area

 

How to Apply: If you are interested in joining our pool of flexible primary teachers, please apply.

For more information, or to discuss this opportunity further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you shape your teaching career with us!

All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including an online interview and DBS checks.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this va