Job Title: ECT Teacher – Early Years Focus
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Your first class doesn’t have to be a leap in the dark. Let’s find you a school that helps you shine.
We’re looking for a brilliant Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a friendly and forward-thinking Primary School in Wolverhampton. Whether you’re fresh out of your PGCE or looking for a supportive setting to complete your induction, this school is all about growing great teachers—not just ticking boxes.
About the School
This is a well-loved primary school at the heart of its local community, with a strong reputation for inclusion, creativity, and care. Leadership is supportive and approachable, with an open-door policy that genuinely supports staff development. The Early Years team is collaborative and well-resourced, and the school takes a nurturing approach to learning, making it a perfect environment for early career teachers to grow in confidence and thrive. OFSTED has highlighted the positive relationships between staff and pupils, and the school’s commitment to professional learning stands out.
The role
You’ll be stepping into an Early Years setting, supported by a team who remember what it’s like to be new. There’s room to learn, space to grow, and guidance at every step.
You’ll be someone who:
- Gets what great teaching looks like—and is excited to keep learning
- Believes every child deserves equal opportunities
- Brings energy, optimism, and a growth mindset
- Loves being part of a collaborative team
- Is UK-based with QTS or PGCE in hand
Why Protocol Education?
We’re not just about jobs—we’re about people. When you join us, you get:
- Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella headaches)
- Access to FREE Thrive training and our CPD Academy
- A dedicated consultant who’s with you every step of the way
- Support with interviews, applications, and those first day jitters
- Opportunities across Early Years, SEND, and mainstream schools
If you’re not Thrive trained yet, ask us about our free course—it’ll make you even more irresistible to schools.
Interested? Let’s chat.
Send your CV to imogen.guest@protocol-education.com
If you’re shortlisted, your consultant will be in touch quickly. And if this one isn’t quite right, no worries—we’ve got plenty of other roles waiting.
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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