ECT Secondary Teacher

You've put in the hard work, survived the placements, and earned your place at the front of the classroom. Now comes the exciting part, finding a school where you can grow, build confidence, and really enjoy teaching.

At Protocol Education, we work with supportive secondary schools across the region that are ready to welcome Early Career Teachers from September. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work or hoping to secure a long-term role, we'll help you find opportunities that match your goals.

Supply teaching is a great way to gain experience, explore different school environments, and discover what works for you, all while developing your skills from day one.

Why start with supply?

• Build confidence by teaching across different schools and year groups
• Experience a variety of school settings before committing to a permanent role
• Strengthen your classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Meet local schools and make valuable professional connections
• Enjoy flexibility while you find your feet as a new teacher

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds, or is currently working towards, UK QTS in a secondary subject
• Brings enthusiasm, positivity, and a willingness to learn
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff
• Is adaptable and confident stepping into new environments
• Wants to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

What you'll get from Protocol Education

• Access to a range of secondary schools and long-term opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and career goals
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your journey
• Help finding the right permanent role when you're ready

Your teaching journey starts here

Every teacher remembers their first classroom. The excitement, the anticipation, and those moments where everything starts to click.

We're here to help you make those first steps with confidence. From your first day in school to finding a role where you can truly thrive, you'll have support every step of the way.

If you're ready to start your teaching career this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's find the school that's right for you.

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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