Early Career Teacher

Description:

Role: Early Career Teacher

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £130-£160 per day, paid weekly

About the role

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £130–£160 per day

About the role

Are you a passionate and motivated Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching journey?

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent from September 2026.

The school is particularly interested in teachers who are happy to work within KS1, although there is flexibility around specific year-group specialisms. EYFS or KS2 may also be considered for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT looking to develop their classroom experience within a supportive primary school environment.

Requirements

The desired Primary Teacher will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) relevant to working within a primary school environment.

Be adaptable and willing to work full-time within KS1.

Be able to build positive working relationships quickly with staff and pupils.

Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service.

Be able to provide at least two relevant references covering the last two years.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What Vision for Education offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates, paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the PAYE system.

Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR), ensuring you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE professional development and training, including Team Teach, online webinars, safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people.

With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision for Education does 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 Early Career Teacher looking to start or develop your primary teaching career in Stoke-on-Trent, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, contact:

Joshua Da Costa
(phone number removed)
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