ECT Teacher – Primary – Cwmbran
Trial Days Available Before the Summer | Start Date: September 2025

Are you a newly qualified or recently qualified primary school teacher able to commute to the Cwmbran area?
Do you hold QTS in the UK and have a genuine passion for making a difference in the classroom?
Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work or longer-term placements that will help you develop confidence and classroom experience?
Would you like to work with a trusted, government-approved education agency that values your development?

Attractive pay: Starting from £166.33 per day, with longer-term roles paid to scale.
No hidden deductions: We pay through PAYE – no umbrella company fees.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching career, we would love to support you.

Join Vision for Education – ECT Teaching Opportunities in Cwmbran

Vision for Education, a Welsh Government-approved agency based in Cardiff, is currently recruiting for enthusiastic ECTs to work in a cluster of well-supported and welcoming primary schools across Cwmbran. These schools offer excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities, making them ideal placements for newly qualified teachers looking to build classroom confidence.

Positions start in September 2025, and trial days can be arranged before the summer holidays to help you get to know the school community and teaching environment.

Opportunities are available across both Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2, in a mixture of short-term and longer-term placements.

The role of an ECT Teacher involves:

• Delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum

• Supporting pupils of varying abilities to make progress in their learning

• Contributing to planning and marking where appropriate

• Managing classroom behaviour with confidence and clarity

• Working alongside support staff and school teams to ensure consistency

• Becoming an active part of the school where possible

We are looking for ECTs who:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in the UK

• Are flexible and open to working in different year groups

• Are available full-time or part-time, depending on preference

• Are confident teaching within Foundation Phase or Key Stage 2

• Have strong classroom management skills and a proactive attitude

• Are registered, or willing to register, with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – support available

• Hold (or are willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

What Vision for Education offers:

• Weekly pay from £166.33 per day, or paid to scale for long-term placements

• Free access to ongoing CPD and training tailored to ECTs

• A friendly, experienced consultant who will support you every step of the way

• Access to a simple app to manage availability, bookings and timesheets

• £125 bonus for referring a friend who works 30 days or more

• Automatic enrolment into our workplace pension scheme

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue your teaching career with the support of a well-established agency and schools that truly value their staff. Whether you’re looking to gain experience across a range of settings or secure a longer-term post with mentoring support, we’ll help match you with the right school.

How to apply

If you’re an ECT based in or near Cwmbran and keen to start a rewarding teaching role this September, get in touch today. Trial days are available before the summer break so you can step into the role with confidence.

Apply now or contact the Vision for Education Cardiff team to find out more. We look forward to supporting your next step into teaching.