English Teachers (ECT)
English Teacher (ECT) – Flexible supply opportunities, day-to-day and short-term roles starting September 2026
These flexible supply opportunities are ideal for an English Teacher (ECT) who enjoys variety and wants to build confidence across a range of secondary school settings. Working on supply allows an English Teacher (ECT) to gain valuable classroom experience, develop strong behaviour management skills, and make a positive impact while working across different schools and year groups.These roles are well suited to early career teachers looking to broaden their experience and establish their teaching practice.
Duties as English Teacher (ECT):
- Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons using pre-planned materials
- Teach English across Key Stage 3 and, where required, Key Stage 4
- Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of abilities and learning needs
- Follow school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures at all times
- Manage classroom routines confidently to ensure continuity of learning
- Provide clear feedback and handover notes for permanent staff
- Represent Step Teachers professionally while working as an English Teacher (ECT)
Ideal English Teacher (ECT):
- Qualified Teacher Status, suitable for Early Career Teachers
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching English
- Confidence teaching English to secondary-aged pupils
- A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to supply teaching
- Good classroom and behaviour management skills
- Willingness to work across different school environments
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- A positive attitude towards professional development as an English Teacher (ECT)Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester.
We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions.
Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.
Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Your salary- dependent on experience
- is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.
Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!