Early Career Teacher

Job Description

Flourish Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a passion for Early Years to work with a range of supportive primary schools in and around Tewkesbury. This role is easily commutable from Cheltenham, Bishop’s Cleeve, Worcester, Ledbury, and Malvern.
Whether you’re looking for day-to-day flexibility, short-term cover, or a long-term position, we can help you find a role that fits your lifestyle and career goals. If you’re not quite ready to take on a full class teaching role, we can offer valuable classroom-based experience in EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2) to help you build confidence before starting your induction. If you’re eager to secure a school to complete your ECT years, we can support you with that too.
Early Career Teacher – Role Responsibilities:
  • Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the Early Years Framework and National Curriculum
  • Support pupils of varying abilities, working alongside dedicated classroom support staff
  • Provide feedback to pupils in line with school policies
  • Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and pupils
  • Set clear expectations for behaviour and learning in the classroom
To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status
  • Experience teaching in EYFS, KS1, or KS2
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • A recent reference from a school placement or employer
  • A positive, committed, and flexible approach to teaching
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive pay between £110 – £115 per day (£21,450 – £22,425 per annum based on 5 days/week)
  • Holiday pay – 12.07% of your day rate set aside for you
  • Pension contributions
  • £100 welcome bonus when you join us
  • Free safeguarding Level 1, Prevent, and FGM training
  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
  • Ongoing, friendly support from our experienced team
Most partner schools offer onsite parking and are accessible by public transport.
Ready to start your Early Years teaching journey?
Apply now and let Flourish Education help you take the next step in your career.

Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. We act as both an employment and business agency.