Job description
ECT Primary Teacher
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £150 – £200 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term; Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you an enthusiastic and newly qualified teacher ready to begin your career in a supportive and inspiring school environment?
If so, GSL Education are currently seeking passionate Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join primary schools across Rotherham. Whether you're seeking short-term placements for experience or a long-term position to complete your induction, we offer opportunities that suit your professional goals and timetable.
About the Role:
As an ECT Primary Teacher, you will take on the full responsibilities of a classroom teacher, supported by experienced colleagues and mentors. You'll be responsible for planning and delivering creative and engaging lessons, managing behaviour positively, and ensuring each child is making progress in a happy and inclusive environment.
Your Responsibilities as an Early Career Teacher – Primary:
- Deliver lessons across the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1, or KS2 depending on placement)
- Plan, assess, and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners
- Establish a supportive and structured classroom environment
- Promote positive behaviour and uphold school values
- Develop professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- Track pupil progress and provide regular feedback
- Contribute to staff meetings, planning, and school life
- Reflect on practice and take part in CPD opportunities to grow your teaching skills
Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) achieved or pending
- Sound understanding of the national primary curriculum
- A proactive, flexible, and nurturing approach to teaching
- Strong classroom management and organisational skills
- Eagerness to develop professionally with guidance and mentorship
- Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education?
- A wide range of placements suitable for ECTs
- Supportive consultants dedicated to finding your ideal school
- Access to long-term roles with induction support
- Competitive pay and clear career development pathways
If you want to build confidence and develop your teaching skills while making a real impact in the classroom, join our team of ECT Primary Teachers!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ECT Primary Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.