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Browse early career teaching jobs in primary, secondary and SEND schools across the UK. We’ll help you find a role that supports your induction, suits your goals and puts you on the path to progress.

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Primary School Teacher

Wandsworth, London

£700 - £900 per week

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Early Career Teacher

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

£140 - £180 per day

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Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

£120 - £170 per day

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Primary School Teacher

South London, London

£700 - £900 per week

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Primary Teacher

Ealing, London

£38766 - £50266 per annum + referral programme, Free CPD training

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SEN Teacher

Romford, London

£160 - £260 per day

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SEN Teacher

Romford, London

£160 - £260 per day

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Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Leicester, Leicestershire

£135.49 - £165.23 per day + Term time only

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Primary Teacher ECT – August 2025 Leicester

Leicester, Leicestershire

£139.09 - £159.91 per day

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Early Career Teacher

Sandwell, West Midlands

£145 - £195 per day

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Jobs in Primary, Secondary and SEND Settings

Induction and ongoing well-being support

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What our candidates say about Career Teachers

“I started working with Career Teachers alongside my studies at university, having the flexibility to choose your availability and even catering to half days was perfect for balancing my education and work. Nathan made would always communicate very clearly so it made the process very smooth and enjoyable, and he would make sure to support any queries or suggestions I had! Excellent company to work for and perfect for starting off and developing your teaching career.”

– Nanija, Early Career Teacher

“I strongly recommend this agency, I gained a lot of experience and confidence in my first year of teaching, and through this agency I secured my first permanent role alongside starting my ECT. I had Megan as my consultant throughout my time at Career Teachers and she was very helpful with any questions or worries I had.”

– Sarah, Early Career Teacher

“I started doing teaching agency work alongside my teaching studies at university. Career Teachers have been so good at finding me work in my area that fits around my schedule and has helped me gain so much experience and build my confidence teaching a wide range of abilities and ages. Couldn’t recommend the agency enough for anyone wanting to work with children.”

– Frankie, Early Career Teacher

“I started working with Career teachers while in my second year at university. I’d say one of the best things about working with this company is the complete flexibility. I could work whenever I had free time. I also got given options of where best suited me to work. It was also made easy to move to continue working with Career teachers even in different cities. I will definitely be working with Career teachers again in the future and recommend them!”

– Mia, Early Career Teacher

“I have just started with Career Teachers. So far, it’s been very good. Stuart and Emily have been very professional and easy to talk to as well. There are also adequate shifts available for me that fit my university schedule quite nicely, which is also really good!

– Chinwe, Early Career Teacher

“I joined Career Teachers while studying my master’s degree. I dealt with Nathan from the start of my application and throughout my time here. Nathan has been absolutely fantastic and made the experience very smooth. Thank you, Career Teachers! I would recommend them and Nathan.”

– Liv, Early Career Teacher

“As a student, Career Teachers has been amazing at managing my flexibility. The application process was really quick, and I was able to find work really easily through my contact. As my contact, Ben has been so lovely and informative in answering any questions I might have and always finds opportunities for me.”

– Emily, Early Career Teacher

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