Early Career Teacher Pool – Skelmersdale

About the role

The Lancashire Teaching Agency, in partnership with Lancashire County Council, is creating an Early Career Teacher (ECT) pool for the Skelmersdale area. This service provides temporary teaching placements for trainee teachers who are close to completing their training and are seeking immediate employment opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Support schools in Lancashire with recruitment for permanent, fixed‑term and long‑term supply cover roles.
• Provide ECTs with employment opportunities that can lead to contractual positions.
• Assist schools in matching teacher availability with their staffing needs.

Required profile

• Currently undertaking teacher training and approaching the end of the programme.
• Willingness to work in schools across the Skelmersdale area.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to safeguarding standards.

Required skills

What we offer

• A structured Continuous Professional Development programme tailored to individual needs.
• Payment in line with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and access to the Teacher’s Pension scheme for long‑term placements.
• Job‑search support, career planning and a personal consultant to understand employment requirements.
• No registration fees and a clear pathway towards contractual employment.