Job Title: English Teacher – Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunities Employment Type: ☒ Full-Time ☐ Part-Time ☒ Flexible Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for induction/preparation work) Contract Type: ☒ Long-Term ☒ Short-Term ☒ Temporary ☐ Permanent (may become available) Location: Salford – 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 Salford to place newly qualified English Teachers in day-to-day and short-term roles — with long-term or permanent options often arising. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, complete your induction, or gain varied classroom experience across KS3 and KS4, we offer flexible placements tailored to your aspirations. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned English lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils • Create a positive, inclusive learning environment • Maintain classroom behaviour and follow school policies • Work collaboratively with staff and participate in school life • Support pupil progress and adapt to individual needs • Develop your practice with guidance from mentors and experienced colleagues Person Specification: Essential: • Currently completing or recently completed PGCE or equivalent with QTS • Degree in Mathematics or a related subject • Passion for teaching and pupil 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 settings • Willingness to work flexibly across different schools What We Offer ECTs: • Competitive pay while building experience • Induction support and professional development opportunities • Subject-specific mentoring and feedback • Welcoming schools that understand the needs of early career teachers • Flexible placements that match your teaching style and strengths • 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 ECT ready to launch your teaching career, we’d love to support you! Apply today and let Cover People help you find a school that’s the right fit for you.