ECT Secondary Teacher

  • Academics
  • Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
  • May 05, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

ECT Secondary Teacher / Stoke-on-Trent / September Start / Ongoing Opportunities

Just finished your PGCE and thinking about your next step?

If you're not quite ready to commit to a permanent role, or you'd like to explore different schools before settling into your ECT years, supply teaching is a great way to build confidence and gain experience across various settings!

At Academics, we work with a wide network of supportive secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, offering a range of opportunities for Early Career Teachers from September-including flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements.

ECT Secondary Teacher - Role Information:

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons across KS3-KS4
  • Gain experience in a variety of school settings
  • Build your classroom confidence and behaviour management skills
  • Choose flexible work that suits your schedule
  • Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term and longer-term placements

ECT Secondary Teacher - Applicant Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) in any subject specialism
  • Recent teaching experience from your PGCE placements
  • A positive, adaptable approach to new environments
  • Confidence managing behaviour and engaging students
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Start Your Career with Academics?

  • Competitive daily rates: 150- 170 (dependent on experience & client rate)
  • Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
  • Flexible work to ease you into your teaching career
  • Ongoing guidance and support from experienced education consultants
  • Opportunity to explore local schools before committing to a permanent role
  • Generous referral scheme (earn up to 125 for every successful referral)

If you're an ECT Secondary Teacher looking to gain experience, build confidence, and find the right school for you, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and we'll get in touch to discuss the next steps!