Early Year Career - Primary School Teachers

Just qualified and ready to dive in? We’ve got classrooms waiting!

If you’re an ECT looking to gain real experience, try out different year groups, and discover what kind of school suits you best—this one’s for you.

We’re working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Mitcham who love supporting early career teachers. Whether you want to explore EYFS, dip into Year 6, or see what a well-behaved Year 4 class looks like—we’ll match you with schools that help you grow.

 Why this route rocks:

• Variety! Get a feel for different settings without locking into a long-term contract
• Build classroom confidence and find your teaching rhythm
• Try out planning, behaviour management, and teaching styles in real-time
• Get feedback and support from schools that understand new teachers

You’ll be:

• A UK QTS-qualified Early Career Teacher
• Open to trying different schools, classes, and approaches
• Eager to learn, adapt, and make each day count
• Ready to bring your energy, warmth, and fresh ideas to the classroom

Nervous? You’re not alone. We’ll support you every step of the way, from your first booking to finding a school that feels like home. Thrive training is free—and a real hit with schools—so we’ll get you enrolled if you’re not already.

Perks include:

• Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella hassle)
• FREE Thrive training and CPD sessions
• A personal consultant who really listens
• Access to amazing schools that support developing ECTs

 Hit apply now and start your journey the flexible, supportive way. There’s no pressure—just real experience, real classrooms, and the chance to find what fits.

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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