Early Career Teachers (ECT) Pool and Jobs

Join the Early Career Teachers (ECT) Pool

Find your fit and gain experience in multiple school settings

What is the ECT Pool?

Struggling to find your perfect teaching role after qualifying? The ECT Pool is here to help.

  • Free to join, our program connects you with long-term and supply positions in primary, secondary, and special needs schools nationwide.

  • Focus on what you do best – teaching! We'll handle the job search hassle. Our consultants will work closely with you to understand your skills, experience, and what sets you apart.

  • Become the standout candidate. We'll champion your application, connect you with suitable schools, and arrange interviews on your behalf.


Why join the ECT Pool?

First Term Work

  • Once you join the ECT pool, we will help you secure your first term in a role and support you to find a long term or permanent role going forward.

Find Your Fit

  • You will be given a chance to come to get to grips with the world of teaching. With the opportunity to build your experience in multiple schools, and work in Primary, Secondary and SEN Schools and figure out the kind of teacher you want to be.

Single Agency

  • All your job opportunities in one place. You will be appointed a hands-on consultant who will get to know you and what makes you stand out, helping to place you in a role and support you throughout your placements.

Training & Resources

  • Our support doesn't stop when your placement starts. As a Protocol Education ECT you will have access to specialised training packs developed by our sister company Best Practice Network to help you develop into your new role.


How Protocol Education's ECT Pool Works

1. Join the Pool

Fill in the form and sign up for the ECT Pool.

2. Build Your Profile

Work with us to build your ECT profile and fast track you through the clearing process. Your local consultant promoted you to schools in your chosed area.

3. Interview & Find Your Schools

Interview with schools suitable for your aspirations. Find the perfect school for you. Get ready to start your ECT year in September.


Kickstart Your Teaching Career

​We help early career teachers find their perfect first job in primary, secondary or special needs schools. Browse thousands of listings and get matched with your dream role today.

Join the ECT Pool

​​Get one step nearer accessing thousands of early career teachers jobs across the country.