Kickstart your Primary Teaching Career with Protocol Education
Early Career Primary Teacher (ECT)
Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield & Kirklees
Competitive, depending on role and experience
Fresh out of teacher training and ready to dive into the classroom? Let’s make that first step a brilliant one.
At Protocol Education, we connect Early Career Teachers with welcoming schools that get what it’s like to be new. Whether you’re after day-to-day supply to build your confidence or a longer-term role to call your own, we’ve got options ready to go in Wakefield, Kirklees and across West Yorkshire.
Why Join Us?
Tailored to you – Primary or secondary? Year 2 or Year 10? You choose. We’ll match you with schools that suit your vibe and goals.
Support from day one – Think friendly consultants (no clipboard types), regular check-ins, and CPD that actually helps.
Your schedule, your say – Flexibility is the name of the game. Pick your days, plan your week, and still have a life.
Build your experience – Try different schools, meet new teams, and discover what kind of teacher you want to be.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ You’ve got QTS and are eligible to work in the UK
✅ You’re passionate about making an impact in the classroom
✅ You’re flexible, open to new experiences, and ready to grow
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Teaching engaging lessons that get pupils involved and excited to learn
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Managing classroom behaviour with confidence and calm
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Working alongside staff to support each school’s unique way of doing things
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Adapting your approach to meet the needs of every learner
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Celebrating little wins and helping students shine
Weekly PAYE pay.
Free CPD training including our new exclusive 'Intro to Thrive' course and a consultant who actually listens.
Loads of roles, from flexible supply to full-time posts.
Your teaching journey starts now. Let’s find a role that fits like your favourite staffroom mug. ☕
Ready to get going or want to know more? Drop us a line—let’s chat.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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