Ready to start your teaching journey somewhere that actually supports you, not throws you in the deep end? Your first role shouldn’t feel like a leap in the dark. It should feel like someone switching the lights on and saying, “Come on in, you’ve got this.”
We’re working with a warm, welcoming primary school in Retford that loves nurturing Early Career Teachers. Think weekly mentoring, proper induction, and a team that remembers exactly what it feels like to be new.
What the school offers
✔ A dedicated ECT mentor who will cheer you on
✔ Weekly coaching and structured support
✔ Ready-to-share planning so you can breathe
✔ A friendly year group team that collaborates rather than competes
✔ A lovely class who are excited to meet their new teacher
What you’ll be doing
• Teaching a KS1 or KS2 class with full PPA support
• Building routines that help your pupils feel safe, happy, and ready to learn
• Working closely with your partner teacher to plan, prep, and grow
• Joining high-quality CPD that sets you up for long-term success
What you need
• UK QTS or PGCE
• A positive, warm approach
• A real appetite to learn, reflect, and keep growing
• The kind of classroom presence that makes pupils feel seen and valued
Why start your career with Protocol Education?
We’re here from day one.
You’ll get a dedicated consultant who’s got your back, access to free CPD, interview support, and ongoing check-ins to make sure your first year feels like a win, not a whirlwind.
Are you Thrive trained yet?
If not, we’ll sign you up for our free Thrive training, which makes a huge difference in schools and gives you a real edge as you step into your ECT year.
Ready to take the next step?
Send over your CV or drop me a message and we’ll talk through the role, the school, and what you want from your first year.
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.
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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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