Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job Description

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Prospero Teaching are looking for ECT (Newly qualified) Primary Teachers to work in local schools in Ipswich and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026 or sooner.

We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching.

Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Various across Ipswich and surrounding areasPosition - ECT Primary TeacherType of work - Supply teaching or long-termStart date - ASAPDuration / Likely Duration - Day-to-day bookingsContract type - TemporaryFull time/part-time - BothMinimum rate of pay - Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachersHours - 8:30 am - 4:00pm (full day)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. xwzovoh

Prospero Teaching are able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house Training and Development Team

Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role then please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.

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