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Early Career Teacher (ECT)
- Posted: 11-09-2025
- Category: Primary Teachers
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £120 - £160 per day
Ready to kickstart your teaching career and make a real difference from day one? We’re currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Early Career Teachers (ECT) to join our supply teaching team across Castle Vale.
We know that the first steps in your teaching journey are exciting but can also feel a little overwhelming, which is why our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way!
Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, we’ll find flexible opportunities that fit around you. From PPA cover to roles with and without planning responsibilities, you’ll be able to focus on developing your skills, gaining valuable experience, and finding the kind of school for you as an individual.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently completing your ECT induction
- A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young people
- Previous teaching experience within EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
- The ability to adapt to different classrooms and year groups
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
- Competitive daily pay (£120–£160)
- Ongoing CPD and career development
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Variety of roles: day-to-day cover, long-term placements, and PPA cover
- Roles available with and without planning
- A dedicated consultant who works to match you with the right role
- Flexibility - Have choice over when and where you want to work
- Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of school settings.
- Referral bonus of up to £200 – with no cap!
Why Join Smile Education?
At Smile Education, we’re proud to say we do things a little differently. We’re not just here to fill vacancies, we focus on building lasting relationships with our schools and candidates. As an award-winning agency, we’re committed to finding the right role where you’ll feel valued and supported.
Even if this particular role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, I’d still love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at mattie@smile-education.co.uk to chat about other opportunities in your area.
Reference: SM1LET
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