Job description
Looking for an Early Career Teacher (Primary) in Sheffield!
Job Title: Early Career Teacher (Primary)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an Early Career Teacher ready to take the next exciting step in your teaching journey? A welcoming primary school in Sheffield is looking for an enthusiastic ECT to join their team from September 2026 and begin building a rewarding career in education.
About the Role:
As an Early Career Teacher (Primary), you will deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum while developing your confidence and classroom practice within a supportive school environment. You will plan and assess learning, adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils and work closely with experienced colleagues who will help you grow professionally. This is an excellent opportunity to establish strong foundations for a successful teaching career.
About the School:
This inclusive primary school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching, positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing, creating a rewarding place for Early Career Teachers to develop their skills.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
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Assess, monitor and record pupils' progress.
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Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of all learners.
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Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers where appropriate.
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Take an active role in the wider life of the school where appropriate.
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or successful completion of Initial Teacher Training leading to ECT status.
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A good understanding of the primary curriculum.
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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A genuine passion for delivering high-quality teaching and supporting pupil progress.
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An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
If you're ready to begin your teaching career in a supportive school and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as an Early Career Teacher (Primary), you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.