Early Career Teacher, Key Stage 1, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for Key Stage 1 classes in primary schools across Ellesmere Port.

This is a fantastic opportunity for ECTs to gain valuable classroom experience, develop teaching skills, and explore different school settings while enjoying flexible supply work.

Location: Ellesmere Port
Start Date: ASAP
Key Stage: KS1
Roles: Supply – ad hoc, short-term & long-term

The Role:
You will deliver engaging lessons, follow school planning where provided, and maintain a positive, structured learning environment for young learners.

We’re Looking For:
– ECTs with (or working towards) QTS
– Passion for teaching Key Stage 1 pupils
– Good classroom and behaviour management skills
– Reliable, flexible, and proactive
– Eagerness to gain experience across different schools

Why Work with New Directions?
– Gain experience across a variety of schools
– Flexible supply work to suit your schedule
– Opportunities for long-term placements
– Dedicated consultant support
– Competitive rates of pay

If you’re a KS1 ECT in Ellesmere Port ready to start your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you.

Register today with New Directions Education.

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.