ECT - Early Career Teacher

Kickstart Your Teaching Career: Opportunities for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Are you an Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching journey? Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience while exploring the right school for you?

Vision for Education is excited to support ECTs across County Durham and the North East, offering opportunities to work in a range of supportive secondary schools. Whether you are looking for daily supply, short-term placements, or longer fixed-term contracts, we can help you build experience and confidence as you begin your teaching career.

About the Role

As an Early Career Teacher working through Vision for Education, you will have the opportunity to teach within supportive secondary school environments, delivering engaging lessons in your specialist subject while developing your classroom practice.

You may work on day-to-day supply, short-term assignments or longer placements, allowing you to gain valuable experience across different school settings while building your teaching portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and supporting pupil engagement
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Working collaboratively with school staff to support student development

This role is ideal for ECTs who are looking to build experience, develop confidence in the classroom, and find the right school to complete their induction or secure a longer-term position.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be due to achieve QTS
• A relevant degree or teaching qualification
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• The flexibility and enthusiasm to work across different school settings

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates, paid through the PAYE system
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Access to exclusive social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• Access to a wide range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including training to support Early Career Teachers
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your teaching journey

Seize this exciting opportunity to begin your teaching career with confidence. Join Vision for Education and take the first step towards shaping young minds while developing your own professional path.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.