Location: East Didsbury, Manchester
Position: Secondary Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Maths
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £150–£180 per day
Cover People are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in East Didsbury for an enthusiastic and driven Early Career Teacher of Maths to join their team from September 2026. This is a brilliant opportunity for a newly qualified teacher looking to launch their career in a school with a genuine culture of excellence, ambition, and care.
This is a culturally diverse and truly comprehensive school, part of a respected Manchester-based multi-academy trust. Underpinned by core values around community, creativity, and achievement, the school holds high expectations for every student, both academically and pastorally, backed by a clear and consistent ethos. The Maths department sits within a school that takes professional development seriously, with staff supported through collaborative working, strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to CPD. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from an impressive range of enrichment opportunities across sport, the arts, and personal development, giving ECTs a real sense of the broader journey their students are on.
About You:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or on track to achieve QTS by September 2026
Passionate about Maths and motivated to inspire young people from a range of backgrounds
Confident delivering Maths across KS3 and KS4
Strong classroom presence with a positive, consistent approach to behaviour
Eager to learn, develop, and play an active role in school life
Why Join This School?
Dedicated ECT induction, mentoring, and structured support
A well-established and collaborative Maths department
Genuine commitment to CPD and career progression
A rich and diverse school community in the heart of South Manchester
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and sustainable workload
If you are an ECT ready to take your first steps in a school that will truly invest in you, this is a fantastic place to begin.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check
Salary description
£130.00 - £150.00 per day