Start Your Teaching Career with Confidence – ECT Opportunities Available
Location: North East England (including Darlington and surrounding areas)
Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Contract: Full-Time / Flexible Supply Options
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Kickstart Your Teaching Journey
Are you an Early Career Teacher ready to take your first step into the classroom? Working with Teaching Personnel gives you the opportunity to build your experience, develop your confidence, and find the right school environment to begin a successful and rewarding career.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term placement or want to gain experience across different schools, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Why Start Your Career with Teaching Personnel?
Starting your career in education can feel overwhelming—but with the right support, it becomes an exciting opportunity. Here’s how we help you succeed:
Flexible Opportunities: Explore a variety of schools and year groups to find where you thrive
Career Development: Access to CPD courses and training to strengthen your teaching practice
Dedicated Support: Work with a specialist consultant who understands your goals
Pathway to Permanent Roles: Many of our ECT placements lead to long-term or permanent positions
Work-Life Balance: Choose roles that suit your lifestyle and availability
Competitive Pay: Weekly pay aligned with your experience and responsibilities
Your Role as an ECT
Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons in line with the national curriculum
Create a positive and supportive learning environment
Assess and monitor pupil progress
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Continue developing your teaching skills through feedback and training
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending qualification
A passion for teaching and inspiring young learners
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive and adaptable approach
Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards
Your Future Starts Here
Beginning your teaching career is a big step but you don’t have to do it alone. With Teaching Personnel, you’ll gain valuable experience, ongoing support, and the confidence to grow into an outstanding educator.
Apply Today
Submit your CV to get started and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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