Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Start Your Teaching Journey with Confidence!

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £130 – £150 per day (depending on experience and placement)

Contract Type: Part-Time / Flexible

Start Date: September

Contract: Long-term or Daily Supply

About the role

At Vision for Education, we’re here to help you take the leap from training to teaching with confidence, support, and a smile. Whether you're passionate about phonics in EYFS, storytelling in KS1, or fractions in KS2, we’ll match you with a school that helps you grow. We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and creative ECTs who are ready to inspire, learn, and make a real difference from day one.

What We’re Looking For:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and completion of teacher training

• A genuine passion for teaching and helping children thrive

• Strong communication skills and a positive, resilient attitude

• A desire to grow professionally and embrace feedback

• The ability to bring structure, creativity, and calm to a busy classroom

Whether you’re looking for your first permanent role or want to build experience through supply while exploring different schools — we’ll work around you.

Why Vision for Education?

We know being an ECT can feel exciting — and a little overwhelming. That’s why we offer:

• ✅ Tailored job-matching — based on your goals, strengths, and preferred key stage

• Free CPD & training, including Behaviour Management, SEND, and Phonics

• A dedicated consultant to cheer you on (and answer all your questions!)

• Competitive pay, paid weekly via PAYE

• Opportunities for daily supply, long-term placements, or permanent roles

• A friendly team who genuinely care about your success and wellbeing

Perks just for ECTs:

• Help with planning and lesson ideas if you need a little inspiration

• ‍ Interview prep and demo lesson guidance

• Support with induction paperwork (if you're doing a long-term placement)

• Coffee catch-ups, check-ins, and a little humour along the way!

How to apply

If you are a ECT Primary Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role please call Chloe Moth on 01752910082 or email [email protected]

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