Early Career Teacher, Key Stage 1, Wirral

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:

• Hold QTS status
• Teach all areas of the school curriculum
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.