Job Description

Are you qualifying as a Primary Teacher this year and looking to secure teaching work for September?

Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham is now speaking with Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who want to gain valuable classroom experience, earn competitive daily rates, and build confidence before committing to a permanent role.

With schools already planning their September staffing requirements, now is the ideal time to register and put yourself in the strongest possible position for the new academic year.

Why are so many ECTs choosing supply teaching?

  • Experience a variety of schools, year groups and teaching environments
  • Build your confidence and classroom management skills quickly
  • Discover the type of school that suits you best before accepting a permanent position
  • Enjoy the flexibility to choose when and where you work
  • Increase your visibility with local schools, many of which recruit directly from their supply staff

Many of our ECTs secure long-term and permanent teaching positions through schools they first joined on supply.

What opportunities are available?

We are recruiting for:

  • Day-to-day supply teaching
  • Short-term placements
  • Long-term teaching roles
  • Maternity cover positions
  • Permanent vacancies

Across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

What you'll need:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or expected completion this academic year
  • A positive and enthusiastic approach to teaching
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A willingness to learn and develop as an educator
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why register with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Access to a large network of supportive Primary Schools
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
  • Career guidance, interview preparation and CV support
  • Opportunities to complete your ECT induction in suitable long-term roles
  • Early access to September vacancies before they are widely advertised

September opportunities are already being discussed with schools, and the strongest candidates are securing interviews and trial days now.

If you're ready to start your teaching career with confidence and want access to some of the best opportunities across Nottinghamshire, we'd love to hear from you.

To register your interest or discuss available roles, contact Ben Moses at Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham today.

Let's find the right school for you and help you make a successful start to your teaching career.