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Reading Contract GBP 39,000 – 46,800
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Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools
Location: Reading and Surrounding Areas
Salary: £150-£180 per day (dependent on role and experience)
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching journey in a supportive and rewarding environment?

Teaching Personnel is currently working with a range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Reading and the surrounding areas who are seeking motivated ECTs to join their teams. Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements, or a long-term role that could lead to a permanent position, we can help you find the right opportunity.

What We Offer:

  • Access to a variety of primary schools across Reading and Berkshire.

  • Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals.

  • Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience across different year groups.

  • Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.

  • Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.

  • Guidance with your ECT induction and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate Will:
  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be due to achieve QTS.

  • Be passionate about delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.

  • Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.

  • Be committed to supporting pupils' academic and personal development.

  • Have a positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to teaching.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel has been connecting talented educators with schools for over 25 years. We are committed to supporting ECTs as they take the first steps in their teaching careers, providing expert guidance and access to high-quality opportunities.

If you're ready to start your teaching career in Reading and want to work with a trusted education recruitment specialist, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant vetting and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

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.

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