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Are you soon to become an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) who is sadly still struggling to find a permanent post for September 2025?

Or are you looking for further classroom-based experience in a variety of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and/or the Cheshire East to build on your current teaching experience?

Academics are a leading national education agency that specialises in the recruitment of permanent, long term, and daily supply teachers and support staff. Our Stoke-on-Trent branch supports secondary school's and academies in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (North & South), and Cheshire (East & West).

What can Academics offer a Secondary ECT

Regular work across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. We do also have some Key Stage 5 requirements.
Daily, short, & long term placements.
Large partnership and client base of secondary schools in Staffordshire & Cheshire.
Access to our new online CPD library with over 150 courses
Help build your reputation for future employers.
Online and hassle free time-sheet process.
Weekly pay through PAYE.
24hr contactable service. Requirements & Responsibilities

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS/QTLS)
Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and adapting them as needed.
Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment.
Assessing and providing constructive feedback.
Collaborating with school staff and fellow teachers.
Adhering to school policies and procedures.Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, the supply requirement (short or long term) and the client rate that is currently available.

Registering with Academics will open up many opportunities across the local area! Once registered with Academics you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will also give you access to a variety of opportunities, all at great rates of pay!

We are looking for ECT's who are hardworking, dedicated and have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will have good behaviour management skills and you will be able to adapt your teaching to the needs of the class.

If you are soon to complete your PGCE (or degree with QTS/QTLS) and you are interested in registering with a reputable agency ready for the new academic year in September, please click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We do expect every candidate to share this commitment. Work assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE polices, including right to work, recent employment references and enhanced DBS checks