Early Career and Aspiring Educators - Supply Desk

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Buckinghamshire is looking for Early Career and Aspiring Educators to kick-start their teaching careers. This role offers flexible opportunities in various educational settings, with tailored mentorship and support. Ideal candidates are passionate, motivated, and willing to gain hands-on experience in the classroom. If you're an ECT or seeking your first role in education, this is your chance to grow and develop your teaching confidence. Apply now and join a supportive community of educators.

Benefits

Tailored mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Access to a supportive community

Qualifications

• Early Career Teachers eager to gain classroom experience.
• Aspiring Teaching Assistants or Unqualified Teachers seeking entry into education.
• Passionate and motivated individuals committed to helping students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Gain invaluable classroom experience and grow into a confident educator.
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Work alongside class teachers with guidance.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability to diverse environments

Commitment to student success

Education

DBS clearance or willingness to obtain

Job description

Early Career and Aspiring Educators - Supply Desk

Location:

Kick-start your education career with Supply Desk!

Location: Buckinghamshire

Contract: Short-Term/Long-Term

Hours: Full or Part Time/Pre-Bookings/Block Bookings

About us

Why Choose Supply Desk?

• Tailored Mentorship: Our consultants and partner schools provide coaching, feedback and structured guidance, with clear behaviour policies and strong support from school staff.
• Unmatched Flexibility: Choose from primary, secondary or SEN roles to fit your interests and schedule. Most roles follow school hours and term-time working.
• Professional Development: Access continuous CPD and exclusive training through our Learning Hub, including safeguarding, behaviour support, de-escalation, SEND awareness and wellbeing modules.
• Career Pathways: Progress from support staff into QTS routes when appropriate, or from ECT into a suitable long-term or permanent teaching role. We’ll guide you through what each pathway involves.
• Supportive Community: Join a welcoming network of educators across Buckinghamshire.

About the role

Kick-start your education career with Supply Desk! Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an Aspiring Teaching Assistant or Unqualified Teacher, we’ll help you gain invaluable classroom experience and grow into a confident, successful educator.

About you

Who We’re Looking For:

• ECTs eager to gain hands-on experience and grow their teaching confidence. Suitable long-term roles may support induction where agreed by the school.
  
• Aspiring Teaching Assistants or Unqualified Teachers seeking to enter the profession. You’ll support pupils 1:1, in small groups or alongside the class teacher, with full guidance provided if this is your first role in education.
• Passionate, motivated individuals committed to helping students succeed.
• Strong communicators who can adapt to diverse classroom environments.
• DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).

Other information

Send your CV to[emailprotected] or call01296 752 499/01494 840 527by the closing date of Thursday 30th April 2026.