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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)