ECT Teacher in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your teaching career?

Simply Education is working in partnership with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a passionate, nurturing and motivated ECT Teacher for a full-time, permanent position.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching skills in a supportive specialist environment, build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Whether you have recently completed your teacher training or are looking for your first permanent teaching position, we would love to hear from you!

You don't need extensive SEND experience. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, patience, creativity and a genuine passion for helping every child succeed.

Our client is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' specialist provision offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and young people with additional needs.

The school takes a child-centred approach, recognising that every student has individual strengths, interests and learning styles.

The curriculum includes the Early Years Foundation Stage, GCSEs, BTEC qualifications and Unit Award Schemes, alongside vocational learning, functional skills and preparation for adulthood.

With smaller class sizes and dedicated Learning Mentors, you will have the opportunity to deliver personalised learning and build positive relationships with students.

The school benefits from purpose-built facilities, strong community links and an inclusive ethos. It also has links with the National Autistic Society and is committed to supporting pupils with autism and additional special educational needs.

All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), helping ensure their individual needs are recognised and supported.

Starting your teaching career is an exciting step, and finding the right school makes all the difference.

This opportunity allows you to develop your teaching practice in a specialist SEND setting where relationships, personalised learning and individual progress are at the heart of everything.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your teaching skills in a specialist SEND environment.

• Work with smaller class sizes and dedicated Learning Mentors.

• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with autism and additional needs.

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons tailored to individual abilities.

• Develop your knowledge of SEMH, SEND and specialist teaching.

• Build confidence in behaviour management and lesson planning.

• Make a genuine difference to students' confidence, independence and progress.

You don't need to know everything on day one. You just need the passion to learn, the patience to understand and the enthusiasm to inspire!

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.

• Deliver bespoke learning opportunities incorporating students' interests and vocational studies.

• Teach functional skills in English and Maths alongside wider curriculum subjects.

• Support students to re-engage with education and develop a positive attitude towards learning.

• Build trusting relationships through patience, empathy and effective communication.

• Promote positive behaviour and clear classroom expectations.

• Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with autism and additional needs.

• Work collaboratively with Learning Mentors and other school staff.

• Monitor student progress and celebrate individual achievements.

• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.

• Prepare students for life beyond school.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or completing recognised teacher training with QTS in place before starting.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• An understanding of autism and SEMH, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons.

• A positive approach to classroom management.

• Patience, empathy and resilience.

• The ability to inspire and motivate students.

• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Previous SEND or SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential.

A driving licence and access to your own transport would be desirable.

When you work with Simply Education, you will benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant: Personalised support and guidance throughout registration and your placement.

• 24/7 support: Access to your consultant via phone, text and email.

• Free SEND training: Access to our Educational Development Managers and courses including Autism Awareness and De-escalation Practices.

• Competitive pay: Rates that reflect your skills and experience.

• Hassle-free timesheets: We process your timesheets to keep administration to a minimum.

• Easy booking confirmations: Email and SMS confirmations, plus access to an online diary.

• Career support: A dedicated education recruitment team committed to helping you find the right opportunities.

If you are an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking for your first permanent teaching position, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Join a fantastic specialist school, gain valuable SEND experience and develop your teaching career in an environment where every student matters.

Take the first step towards a rewarding teaching career. Apply today!

Click 'Apply Now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Alternatively, for an informal conversation about this ECT Teacher vacancy, contact Kayleigh Hart, SEND Recruitment Consultant, at our Simply Education Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch to discuss your experience and arrange the next steps.

All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face), complete a full application form and undergo relevant safeguarding checks.

All candidates registering with Simply Education will require two years of references and an enhanced DBS check. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant checks.