Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build valuable classroom experience from September? Do you have a passion for working with young people and developing your teaching career? Vision for Education are currently recruiting ECT Cover Teachers in Cannock to support secondary schools across the area.

About the role

As an ECT Cover Teacher, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

This role is ideal for Early Career Teachers seeking to build confidence and experience across a range of school settings. Whether you are completing your induction period or looking for flexible teaching opportunities alongside it, Vision for Education can support your journey.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and productive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with learning and engagement
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson progress and outcomes

About the school

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of secondary schools in Cannock, ranging from smaller community schools to larger academies.

These schools are typically:

• Supportive and welcoming environments with experienced leadership teams
• Focused on improving student outcomes and engagement
• Well-resourced with structured schemes of work
• Committed to high standards of behaviour and inclusion

Long-term placements may offer the opportunity to become more embedded within departments, supporting planning, assessment, and wider school life.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards ECT induction
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Confidence leading groups of young people
• A genuine passion for education and supporting pupil progress
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

Why work for Vision for Education

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Opportunities in a variety of Telford secondary schools
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

About Vision for Education

Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision For Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Rebekah Wayne on 01543 410 500 or email [email protected].

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