Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT) / NQT

Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT) / NQT – Supply Opportunities Swansea & Surrounding Areas | Flexible / Full-Time Opportunities | KS3 – KS5 Are you completing your PGCE or QTS this year and looking to kick-start your teaching career? Join Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, and gain valuable experience across secondary schools while working towards completing your ECT (NQT) induction. About the Role We are recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Secondary ECTs across a range of subject specialisms to work on a supply basis in local secondary schools. This role offers the opportunity to: Gain experience in a variety of school settings and departments Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 – KS5 (depending on your subject) Build confidence in classroom management and teaching delivery Secure long-term placements that can contribute towards your ECT induction ✅ Why Start Your Career on Supply? Beginning your teaching career through an agency offers a range of benefits ✅ Flexibility – choose when and where you work ✅ Experience – exposure to different schools, leadership styles, and pupil groups ✅ Pathway to Permanent Roles – many supply roles lead to long-term or permanent positions ✅ ECT Induction Opportunities – we can support placements that count towards your statutory induction period ✅ Reduced Pressure Initially – build your confidence before committing to a permanent role This is an excellent option if you want to develop your teaching style while exploring the right school fit for you ‍‍ ✅ Requirements To be considered, you must have: Qualifications: PGCE / QTS (or due to achieve this academic year) Relevant subject specialism Experience & Skills: Recent teaching placements within secondary schools Strong classroom and behaviour management skills Passion for teaching and commitment to pupil progress Ability to adapt quickly to new environments Additional: Driving licence & access to a vehicle (advantageous but not essential) Why Join Teaching Personnel? As a trusted partner to schools across Wales and the UK, we offer unparalleled support for ECTs starting their careers ✨ Benefits include: Competitive daily rates Access to a wide network of secondary schools Dedicated consultant support throughout your ECT journey Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles Professional Development (CPD): We provide access to industry-leading training to strengthen your teaching practice: ✅ Behaviour Management & Classroom Strategies ✅ Safeguarding & Child Protection ✅ SEND & Inclusion Training ✅ Wellbeing & Workload Management ✅ Subject-specific development resources Your Career Starts Here This is more than a job—it’s the start of your teaching career pathway. With Teaching Personnel, you’ll gain the experience, support, and opportunities needed to succeed as an Early Career Teacher. Apply Today Ready to take the first step in your teaching journey? Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel Swansea to discuss current opportunities tailored to your subject specialism. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website