Early Career Teacher (ECTs), Cheshire West and Chester

  • Location: Cheshire West and Chester
  • Duration: Ad hoc
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 04/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work in primary schools across Chester and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who have recently graduated and are looking for their first teaching role to gain valuable classroom experience and begin their teaching career.

We work with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools, offering opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, including short-term, long-term, and potential temp-to-perm positions.

Due to the nature of these opportunities, candidates must be able to commit to working 3 or more days per week.

The Role:

• Delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary age range
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Planning and adapting lessons to meet the needs of all learners
• Assessing student progress and providing feedback where required
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff
• Developing confidence and experience as an early career teacher

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be due to achieve QTS
• Have recently graduated or be looking to secure their first teaching role
• Recent primary school teaching placement experience
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and reflective approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A good understanding of safeguarding and the primary curriculum
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• A full driving licence and access to transport (beneficial)

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

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

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