Early Career Teacher, Key Stage 2, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Location: Cheshire West and Chester
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently working closely with a number of primary schools across Ellesmere Port who are looking to welcome Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to teach within Key Stage 2.

This is a fantastic opportunity for ECTs seeking to build confidence, gain valuable classroom experience, and secure work that suits their availability.

About the role:

  • Teaching KS2 classes across a range of primary schools
  • Opportunities include day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements
  • Supportive school environments with experienced staff teams

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold (or be working towards) QTS
  • Be an ECT with a passion for teaching and learning in KS2
  • Have strong classroom management skills and a positive approach
  • Be flexible, reliable and eager to gain experience across different school settings

Why work with New Directions?

  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • A great way to gain experience while exploring different schools
  • Opportunities that can lead to long-term or permanent roles

If you’re an ECT looking to start or continue your teaching journey in KS2, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and get classroom-ready with New Directions Education!

Job Specification

Your role as a Key Stage 2 (KS2) 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 2 Teacher you’ll be expected to:

  • 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.

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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