Connex - Bristol
Location: Cirencester and Surrounding Areas
Salary: £140 – £200 per day, depending on experience | Weekly PAYE pay
Start Date: September 2026
Take the First Step in Your Teaching Career
Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your skills within secondary education?
Connex Education is partnering with secondary schools across Cirencester and the surrounding areas to recruit motivated and enthusiastic ECTs from all subject backgrounds for roles starting in September 2026. Whether you’re interested in flexible supply teaching or seeking a longer-term placement to establish yourself within a school, we can help you find an opportunity that matches your ambitions.
Working in a variety of schools provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, enhance your classroom management skills, and discover the type of environment where you can thrive. Our dedicated team works closely with ECTs to provide ongoing support and guidance as they transition from training into their teaching careers.
At Connex Education, we are committed to helping new teachers succeed. Through access to professional development, training resources, and expert advice, we’ll support you in building confidence and achieving your career goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons within your subject specialism.
• Create a positive learning environment that encourages participation and achievement.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
• Assess student understanding and provide meaningful feedback to support progress.
• Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and wider school communities.
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and curriculum policies in line with school expectations.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and commitment to student success.
Why Join Connex Education?
• Competitive daily rates from £140 – £180 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle and career aspirations.
• Access to long-term and short-term placements across Cirencester and surrounding areas.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 CPD courses.
• Additional training and development to support your ECT journey.
• Wellbeing support and guidance from experienced education professionals.
• Dedicated support with CV writing, interview preparation, and career planning.
Person Specification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and currently completing or recently completed your ECT training.
• Passion for education and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re an ECT looking to build experience, grow in confidence, and access exciting opportunities across secondary schools in Cirencester and the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to discover the opportunities available.
To find out more, contact the Bristol office on 0117 486 5001 or email [email protected].
Protected Characteristics Statement
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.