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English Early Careers Teacher, Manchester
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Client:
Cover People
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title:
English Teacher – Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunities
Start Date:
September 2025 (or earlier for induction/preparation work)
Location:
North Manchester – Secondary Schools
Salary / Pay Rate:
£140–£170 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)
About the Role:
Cover People are excited to support Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in their first steps into secondary education. We are working closely with welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across North Manchester to place newly qualified English Teachers in a variety of flexible roles — including day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements, with permanent options often arising.
Whether you’re looking to build classroom confidence, complete your induction, or gain experience across KS3 and KS4, we’ll help you find placements that align with your goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned English lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Maintain classroom behaviour and follow school policies
• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to wider school life
• Support student progress through adaptive and inclusive teaching
• Develop your teaching practice with guidance from mentors and experienced colleagues
Person Specification:
Essential:
• Currently completing or recently completed PGCE or equivalent with QTS
• Degree in English, English Literature, or a related subject
• Genuine passion for English and student development
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Cover People UK)
Desirable:
• Experience on placement within secondary school English departments
• Willingness to work flexibly across different schools and key stages
What We Offer ECTs:
• Competitive pay while gaining valuable experience
• Induction support and tailored professional development
• Subject-specific mentoring and classroom feedback
• Welcoming and supportive school environments
• Flexible roles that suit your teaching style and goals
• Free CPD training in safeguarding, behaviour management and more
Safeguarding and Compliance
All applicants will undergo our full vetting process, including:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Online interview
• Employment history and gap checks
• Two satisfactory references
If you're an enthusiastic English ECT ready to launch your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let Cover People help you find your ideal secondary school placement.
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