Secondary ECT / Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackpool & The Fylde Coast, Lancashire

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Salary: Competitive, Fair Weekly Pay (Strictly PAYE - No Umbrella Company Fees)

Start Date: September 2026

Are you nearing the completion of your Initial Teacher Training (ITT)?

First of all, a huge congratulations! Completing your training is a massive achievement, and you should be incredibly proud to be entering the teaching profession.

As you look ahead to September, the gap between finishing university and landing your dream permanent teaching contract can feel daunting. We are here to bridge that gap. We are currently recruiting ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs), Cover Supervisors, and Teaching Assistants for a highly progressive and supportive multi-academy trust network right here in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

Whether you want to step straight into an ECT induction role or gain high-quality, hands-on experience to build your momentum, we have the perfect route for you.

The Opportunity: Kickstart Your Career & Maintain Momentum

If you haven't secured a permanent teaching contract just yet, don't worry. To ensure you have zero gaps in your employment history, we offer immediate long-term placements starting this September.

Maintain Continuous Employment: Keep your CV seamless while staying hands-on in a vibrant secondary school environment.

Earn Excellent, Local References: Embed yourself within a specific department. The schools we work with are fantastic at providing the glowing, high-quality references you need for future teaching applications.

Get Noticed First: These roles place you directly on the radar of school leadership teams and hiring managers who regularly look internally when permanent teaching positions open up.

A Proven Track Record: Last September, several of our ECT candidates took this exact route. Using these supportive placements as a springboard, they have now successfully transitioned into permanent teaching roles within the trust!

Why Choose Our Partner Academy Trust Network?

The secondary academies we partner with across Blackpool are renowned for their brilliant framework of school-to-school support, exceptional professional development, and genuine commitment to staff well-being.

Structured ECT Support: Access to dedicated mentors, tailored induction programmes, and reduced timetables to ensure you thrive.

Collaborative Communities: Share best practices, resources, and ideas with a wide community of peers and experienced subject leaders.

Real Career Mobility: Exceptional internal progression and trust-wide opportunities.

How We Support Your Transition

As a specialist education recruitment agency with over 25 years of local experience across Lancashire, we treat you as a professional colleague, not a number. We provide:

Tailored Matching: We match your subject specialism and unique teaching style to the specific needs of local secondary schools.

Transparent, Fair Pay: All our candidates are paid via PAYE. This means you are paid fairly and transparently with absolutely no hidden umbrella company fees or deductions.

Expert Interview & Lesson Prep: Get exclusive, one-on-one coaching to help you ace trust interviews and deliver standout observation lessons.

How to Apply

The recruitment window for the autumn term is moving incredibly fast, and schools across Blackpool are actively structuring their departments right now.

Let's secure your September role and find out what your ideal department looks like.

Apply directly today by submitting your updated CV.

Call Rachael on (phone number removed) for a confidential, friendly chat about your next steps