Primary ECT Suitable to NQT

Primary ECT - South Staffordshire: Stafford, Stone & Cannock - Start Date: September 2026

Are you interested in gaining some hands-on experience before jumping straight into a class of your own? Do you want to explore a variety of different schools and year groups to find your niche?

We are a supportive and established teaching supply agency currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join us for the upcoming academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, develop your teaching practice, and gain valuable classroom experience across a range of local primary schools. Whether you are looking to ease into your career or explore different settings before committing to a permanent role, supply teaching offers the perfect pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and enriching lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments, year groups, and school expectations
• Maintain strong classroom management and create a positive learning environment
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Mark and assess pupils' work where required, providing constructive feedback
• Build positive relationships quickly with pupils, staff, and parents
• Uphold a professional and reliable approach in all placements
• Be willing to teach across a range of year groups in varying Key Stages, as an agency we will always take on board your year group preferences

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Primary ECT (or those due to qualify by Summer 2026)
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Feels confident in holding full class responsibilities and be able to plan and deliver engaging lessons if required during a long-term cover role
• Is flexible, reliable, and willing to work in different school settings
• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Holds an enhanced DBS on the update service (or is willing to obtain one)
• Can provide two recent professional references
• Is able to commute to a variety of schools in the Stafford / Stone and Cannock.
• Is fully registered (or willing to register) with Academics

Pay £130 - £160 per day, depending on experience. Holiday pay is included in the daily rate.

If you are a dedicated and flexible Primary ECT looking for supply work in the Stafford and Stone area, we would love to hear from you. Click the APPLY NOW button below to send us your most recent CV for prompt consideration.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.