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ECTs - Due to Graduate? Secure Your Permanent Role for September!

Role: Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Secondary Schools
Location: Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent & Long-Term Opportunities Available
Salary: Paid to Scale

Are you an ECT due to graduate this year and looking for a permanent teaching role starting in September?

Simply Education is working in partnership with a range of supportive and welcoming secondary schools across Greater Manchester who are looking to appoint enthusiastic Early Career Teachers for permanent roles.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that values development, structured mentoring, and long-term progression.

You will plan and deliver engaging subject specific lessons across KS3 and KS4, support pupils of varying abilities to achieve their full potential, and maintain positive behaviour in line with school policies. You'll work collaboratively with departments and senior leaders while fully engaging with the ECT induction programme and ongoing professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For:

  • Due to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 2026

  • Experience teaching within a UK secondary school (placements included)

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

  • Passionate, motivated, and committed to making a difference

  • Professional and reflective approach to teaching

Why Secure Your Role Through Simply Education?

  • Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Greater Manchester

  • Support securing permanent September roles

  • Dedicated consultant to guide you through interviews and trial days

  • FREE access to market-leading CPD courses

  • FREE online lesson resources

  • Competitive salary packages in line with MPS

  • £100 or £75 Amazon referral scheme

How to Apply:

  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV

  • Call our Manchester office on 0161 413 7292 for an informal chat

  • Email to find out more

If you're an ECT ready to start your teaching career in September and want to secure the right permanent role early, we would love to hear from you.

Start your journey with confidence - apply today with Simply Education!