Job Description
New Directions Education is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work across KS1 classes in primary schools throughout the Wirral.
Location: Wirral
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Roles: Full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for ECTs to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop their teaching practice, and build confidence across a variety of settings. Whether you’re looking for daily supply, short-term placements, or something longer term, we have schools eager to support you on your teaching journey.
We’re Looking For:
– Qualified (or soon-to-qualify) Primary Teachers
– Passion for teaching and supporting young learners
– A positive, flexible approach to working across different schools
– Enthusiasm to develop skills and gain valuable classroom experience
What We Offer:
– Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
– Support from a dedicated Wirral-based consultant
– Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
– A great way to build experience and confidence as an ECT
Start your teaching journey with confidence and support — join New Directions Education today and make an impact in Wirral classrooms!
Apply now or contact our Wirral team to find out more.
Job Specification
Your role as a Key Stage 1 (KS1) Primary Teacher in the age group of your speciality will be varied and at times challenging. But we doubt you’ll find a more satisfying career where your main objectives will be to develop the children and prepare them for the next stage.
As a Primary School Key Stage 1 Teacher you’ll be expected to:
1. Hold QTS status
2. Teach all areas of the school curriculum
3. Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
4. Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
5. Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
6. Maintain discipline
7. Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
8. Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
9. Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
10. Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
11. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
12. Regular and varied supply work
13. Competitive rates of pay
14. Potential long-term teaching roles
15. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
16. A network of branches across the UK
17. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
18. Recommend-a-friend scheme
19. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.