Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary Schools | Shropshire | ASAP Start

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools | Shropshire | ASAP Start

Finished your teacher training and ready to find a school where you can actually find your feet, not just survive the week? We’ve got you. ✨

We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Shropshire looking for enthusiastic Early Career Teachers to join them full-time with immediate starts available.

Whether you’re looking for your very first classroom, a supportive long-term placement, or the chance to build confidence across different year groups, we’ll help you find a role that fits you, not the other way around.

These schools understand that great teachers aren’t built overnight. They’re looking for ECTs with energy, kindness, and a willingness to learn, and they’ll support you every step of the way.

The role:

• Full-time ECT opportunities across primary schools in Shropshire
• ASAP starts available
• Roles available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Supportive school environments with experienced staff teams
• Great opportunity to build classroom confidence and experience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds UK QTS or is completing a PGCE/teacher training programme
• Is passionate about primary education and making learning engaging
• Has strong communication and classroom management skills
• Is positive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Ideally drives and has access to a vehicle due to school locations across Shropshire

What the schools offer:

• Supportive SLT and welcoming teaching teams
• Mentoring and guidance for ECT development
• Opportunities to gain experience across different year groups
• Friendly schools where staff wellbeing genuinely matters
• The chance to grow confidence without feeling thrown in at the deep end

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Thrive trained? Brilliant. Schools increasingly value educators who understand emotional wellbeing and relationship-based approaches. Not trained yet? We can help you access FREE Thrive training to strengthen your classroom confidence and toolkit.

Apply now and let’s help you find a role that makes your first steps into teaching feel exciting, supported, and a little less overwhelming.