Early Career Teacher

Zest Education are recruiting for a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, they are looking to support an early career teacher (ECT) through their induction year, from January 2025.

The role will be working within KS3-KS4 classes, on a full-time basis and will be for a minimum of 1 term.

The successful graduate must:

• Hold valid QTS
• Be able to inspire and motivate a wide range of pupils
• Have high expectations for students learning, achievement and behaviour
• Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children/adults
• Be creative, friendly, and approachable
• Have good listening and communication skills

What responsibilities the role will involve:

• Working across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Planning and resourcing for creative and engaging lessons
• Working alongside other professionals and experienced team members
• Adapting your teaching techniques for the needs of individual children where required
• Half day ECT/NQT time for support/training (as advised by the school to support ECT)

The Opportunity:

• Working within a highly regarded, fast paced secondary school
• Full-time roles, Monday - Friday
• Competitive rates of pay (pay to scale available)
• A chance to obtain invaluable classroom experience working within a reputable secondary school
• Guaranteed roles for the full academic year
• Full support from an experienced ECT/NQT mentor

We’re encouraging all NQT and ECT applicants to get in touch- If this isn’t the role you are looking for, we are currently working exclusively with other secondary schools across the West Midlands who are looking to support hard-working and eager individuals through their ECT/NQT year.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, contact Becky at Zest Education or 'apply for job’ to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are holding a recent Bachelors degree or recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum).

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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