Secondary ECT / Supply Teacher Jobs – September 2026 Start

Locations: Northwich & Surrouding Areas

Job Type: Flexible – Day-to-Day, Part-Time, Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities

Agency: Choice Teachers

Earn £140–£250 per day (depending on experience, subject specialism and assignment) | PAYE 

Are you completing your PGCE this summer or have you recently gained your QTS/QTLS?

Choice Teachers is recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and qualified secondary teachers for schools across Northwich and the surrounding areas ahead of the September 2026 academic year.

Whether you're looking to gain valuable classroom experience, explore different schools before committing to a permanent role, or simply want flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, we have opportunities to suit you.

Many of our ECTs secure permanent teaching positions after impressing schools through supply work, making it an excellent route into your first teaching role.

We are recruiting teachers in all secondary subjects, including:

• Maths
• English
• Science
• PE
• History
• Geography
• Religious Education
• Design Technology
• Food Technology
• Music
• Drama
• Health & Social Care
• Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
• Business Studies
• ICT & Computing

The Role

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 where applicable)
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Adapt confidently to different schools and classrooms
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Choose assignments that suit your availability

We offer:

• Day-to-day supply
• Short-term cover
• Long-term placements
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Potential routes into permanent teaching positions

Some longer-term placements may also contribute towards your ECT induction, depending on the school.

We're looking for teachers who:

• Hold a PGCE with QTS or QTLS (or are due to achieve Qualified Teacher Status before September 2026)
• Are passionate about making a positive impact in secondary education
• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Are enthusiastic, flexible and reliable
• Have high expectations for behaviour and achievement

Essential Requirements

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE with QTS/QTLS)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK

Why Choose Choice Teachers?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities across a large network of secondary schools throughout Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Weekly or monthly pay options
• Holiday pay included
• Generous Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Full AWR compliance
• Friendly, experienced consultants who specialise in secondary education

At Choice Teachers, we've built long-standing relationships with schools across the region and pride ourselves on matching teachers with schools where they can thrive.

If you're an ECT looking to kick-start your teaching career or a qualified secondary teacher seeking flexible work from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your teaching journey with Choice Teachers.

Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This position involves regulated activity; it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Contact information

Jacques Mullineaux