Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Ready to start your induction the right way this September?

You’ve done the training. Survived the placements. Perfected the lesson plan colour-coding.

Now you want a school where you can complete your induction feeling supported, guided and genuinely valued.

We’re working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Lewisham looking for ECTs to join them from September in long-term or permanent roles.

Supportive SLTs. Clear mentoring. Proper induction structure. No sink-or-swim situations.

Your first role doesn’t have to be a leap in the dark.

What you can expect from these schools

• Dedicated ECT mentor

• Weekly coaching and feedback

• Structured induction programme

• Collaborative year group planning

• Clear behaviour systems

• Schools that understand you’re still learning

You’ll be teaching in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on your preference and strengths. We’ll match you carefully, not just send you anywhere with a vacancy.

Want experience before September?

We’ve got you covered.

If you’d like to build classroom confidence before your induction starts, we can offer daily supply work across Lewisham primary schools in the meantime.

It’s a brilliant way to:

• Experience different year groups

• Strengthen behaviour management skills

• Get your name known in local schools

• Earn while you wait for September

Flexible days. Proper support. No last-minute surprises.

What we’re looking for

• UK QTS

• A genuine passion for primary teaching

• Reflective practice and willingness to learn

• Availability for a full-time role from September

If you’re feeling excited but slightly overwhelmed, that’s completely normal. The right school makes all the difference.

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Interview preparation and CV guidance

• Access to mainstream and SEND primary schools

• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

We focus on finding you a school that fits, not just filling a role.

If you’re an ECT looking to secure a long-term position in a Lewisham primary school for September, with flexible supply available now, 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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