ECT Supply Teacher

Primary ECT Supply Teacher - Bury & Bolton

Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Flexible - daily supply, short‑term, long‑term, or temp‑to‑perm
Pay Rate: In line with MPS/UPS scale points

About This Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with QTS for supply teaching roles across primary schools in Bury and Bolton. We offer a broad spectrum of placements-ranging from one-day cover to term-long or temp‑to‑perm contracts-to give you meaningful experience and career development

You'll work across different settings (EYFS, KS1, KS2), build classroom confidence, and develop a teaching portfolio-all while maintaining flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to the Primary National Curriculum.
• Manage whole-class teaching and small-group interventions.
• Create positive, inclusive learning environments.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet students' individual needs.
• Build relationships with pupils and school staff, even in short‑term stays.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)-ECTs welcome.
• Knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Adaptability and professionalism across diverse school environments.
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What Tradewind Offers You

• Competitive Pay: Typical daily rates between £120‑£170+, sometimes higher for long-term roles.
• Flexible Working: Choose daily, short-term, long-term, or temp‑to‑perm placements.
• Extensive CPD Access: Gain free access to hundreds of courses through National College-accredited CPD.
• Dedicated Recruitment Support: Includes interview prep, consultant guidance, payroll via PAYE (no umbrella), online portal, and social events.
• Career Benefits: Supply teaching can contribute toward ECT induction and offers broad experience to inform long-term career choices.

Why It Matters for ECTs

Supply teaching allows ECTs to immerse in varied school environments and fulfil induction requirements (term-based placements count). You'll refine classroom skills, professional resilience, and subject delivery-all while choosing when and where to work.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact and grow your teaching career? Apply today with a recent CV and one of our consultants will be in touch within 2 working days.