Job description
Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT) – 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 enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? A welcoming primary school in Sheffield is looking for a motivated ECT to inspire young learners, develop their skills and help them build a strong foundation for future learning.
About the Role:
This is an opportunity to put your training into practice, develop your classroom skills and make a real difference to pupils across the primary age range. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess pupil progress and create a positive classroom environment where children feel supported and encouraged to learn. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues as you continue to build your confidence and develop your teaching practice.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards, promote positive behaviour and ensure children receive the support they need to succeed.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the primary curriculum.
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Adapt teaching approaches to meet pupils' individual learning needs and abilities.
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Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, providing constructive feedback.
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Establish positive relationships with pupils and maintain effective classroom management.
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Create an inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and independent learning.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and parents or carers where appropriate.
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Reflect on feedback and use it to develop your teaching practice.
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards achieving QTS, with eligibility to teach from September 2026.
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A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching practices.
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Good classroom management and communication skills.
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The ability to plan engaging lessons and adapt learning to suit different abilities.
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A positive attitude towards professional development and working collaboratively with colleagues.
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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 the next stage of your teaching career and make a positive difference in a primary school, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as an Early Career Teacher (ECT), 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 South Yorkshire.
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.