Early Career Teachers (ECT)

EYFS-KS2

Flexible start dates

Wakefield

If you are an ECT still searching for your first permanent teaching role, or you would like the opportunity to experience a range of primary schools before deciding where to begin your long-term career, we would love to support you on your journey.

We are passionate about helping new teachers build confidence and experience within primary education. Whether you are looking for day-to-day cover, short-term placements, or longer-term roles, you will become a valued member of welcoming and supportive school teams throughout Wakefield

Working within a variety of primary settings will allow you to meet and inspire pupils of different ages and abilities, helping you strengthen your classroom practice while making a positive impact on children’s learning and development every day.

Whether lessons are already prepared or you are planning activities yourself, you will have the opportunity to create engaging learning experiences, develop your classroom management skills, and grow in confidence as a teacher — all while maintaining flexibility over when and where you work.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring primary-aged children
• Individuals currently in the Early Career Teacher stage
• Positive, adaptable and enthusiastic personalities
• Teachers who can create engaging and inclusive classroom environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of
• Flexible work to suit your availability and preferences
• Opportunities across a variety of primary schools in Wakefield
• Roles where lesson planning is often already provided
• Valuable experience to help build confidence and strengthen your CV
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant within an established and relationship-focused agency

About us:

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an ECT who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 01484 642889

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