Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Secondary Schools

Job Title: Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Secondary Schools
Location: Chichester Area
Working Pattern: Flexible Opportunities Available
Contract: Day-to-Day, Temporary, Short-Term, Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities Available

Overview

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop your teaching career within secondary education? Seeking opportunities to gain experience across a range of secondary schools while building confidence and refining your classroom practice?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Pink Tile Education is working closely with a network of secondary schools across the Chichester area to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Early Career Teachers. Whether you are looking to complete your ECT induction, gain experience in different school environments, or secure a long-term or permanent teaching position, we can help you find the right opportunity.

We offer flexible teaching opportunities across a variety of secondary subjects, providing valuable experience that will support your professional development and help you establish a successful career in education.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s learning while continuing to grow as a teaching professional within secondary schools.

Available Opportunities

• Daily Supply Teacher
• Long-Term Subject Teacher
• Cover Teacher
• Maternity Cover Teacher
• Permanent Secondary Teaching Roles

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging and effective lessons within your subject specialism.
• Inspiring and motivating students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and where applicable, Key Stage 5.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assessing, monitoring, and supporting student progress and attainment.
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students.
• Working collaboratively with department teams, pastoral staff, and senior leaders.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting student wellbeing.
• Developing your teaching practice through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional learning.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience across a range of secondary school settings in the Chichester area.
• Opportunities to complete or continue your ECT induction.
• Exposure to different teaching approaches, leadership teams, and school cultures.
• Flexible working options to suit your career aspirations and work-life balance.
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants.
• Access to long-term and permanent secondary teaching opportunities.
• Valuable experience that will strengthen your teaching practice and future career prospects.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is due to achieve QTS.
• Is an Early Career Teacher seeking opportunities within secondary education.
• Passionate about their subject and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Is adaptable, professional, and eager to continue developing their practice.
• Can build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Holds an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

How to Apply

If you are an Early Career Teacher looking for opportunities within secondary schools across the Chichester area, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to explore flexible teaching opportunities and take the next step in your teaching career.

Looking for something different? Register with Pink Tile Education to hear about future secondary teaching opportunities across Sussex.

Pink Tile Education, our partner schools, and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”—ensuring every placement has a positive and lasting impact.

The pay stated is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.