Primary Early Career Teacher - Trafford


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£95 to £120 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	M16 0PF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Primary Early Career Teacher

Location: Trafford

Start Date: ASAP

Role: Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities

Pay: £130-£170 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are currently looking for Primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work across primary schools in Trafford.

These opportunities are mainly day-to-day and short-term supply, giving you the flexibility to choose work that suits your availability while building experience across different school environments. Longer-term placements may also become available where schools have an ongoing staffing requirement.

As a Primary ECT working through Cover People, you could be teaching across a variety of year groups and school settings. Assignments may involve:

Taking responsibility for a class during planned teacher absence

Delivering lessons using existing school planning and resources

Adapting activities to support different abilities and learning needs

Establishing positive classroom routines

Managing behaviour effectively

Supporting pupils' academic and wider development

Working alongside Teaching Assistants and other school staff

Maintaining continuity of learning throughout the school day

Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

We're keen to hear from enthusiastic Primary ECTs who are looking to develop their experience and build confidence in the classroom.

You should have:

QTS or an appropriate teaching qualification

Primary teaching experience, including recent school placements

Confidence delivering lessons independently

Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills

The ability to adapt quickly to different schools and year groups

Good communication and organisational skills

A positive and professional approach

A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and development

Mainly day-to-day and short-term supply opportunities

Potential for longer-term placements

Primary schools across Trafford

£130-£170 per day depending on experience

Flexible work around your availability

Opportunity to gain experience across different year groups

Dedicated support from your Cover People consultant

If you're a Primary ECT looking for flexible teaching work across Trafford, with the potential for longer-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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