Recruit Early Career Teachers (ECT) & graduates
Stop worrying about staffing gaps.
Access our pre-vetted pool of high-calibre ECTs and graduates to build your talent pipeline.
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Take advantage of our ECT Pool: A fast, efficient route to securing Early Career Teachers
The ECT Pool is a simple, zero-risk solution designed for busy school leaders.
We recruit hundreds of trainee teachers from across England, all looking to secure their first teaching role.
How it works:
- We find the teachers
We recruit directly from Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers across England, connecting with fresh talent early on. - We screen, vet & profile
Every Teacher is pre-screened, fully cleared and profiled, so we know their skills, preferences and personality.
- You make the call
Choose a placement that works for your school. Make a permanent offer, or trial them temporarily first. It’s totally up to you.
The best part? There's no advertising cost for you. Simply review our tailored teacher profiles, let us handle the interviews, and hire the teacher who is the perfect fit for your school.
Why hire Early Career Teachers with us
Future-ready
Mentor bright graduates now and build a loyal pipeline of long-term talent for your school.
Quick & easy
Skip the ads and CVs. We deliver fully vetted, interview-ready teachers straight to you.
Lower risk
Choose permanent or temp placements, all backed by our rigorous safeguarding checks.
Ready to find your next
Early Career Teacher?
If you’re looking to recruit Early Career Teachers and want to find out how the ECT Pool can help, please complete this form.
We’ll be in touch with suitable teachers and tailored solutions.
Find your local office
For your long-term or permanent teacher recruitment needs, contact your local office.
“Protocol Education is a really personable and supportive agency. They are always checking which staff will work best in our setting, making sure that the needs of the pupils are at the centre.”
Lou B. | Head Teacher Norbury Primary School
Looking to future-proof your workforce even further?
Our Future Teacher Programme connects schools with top graduates who are seriously considering a career in teaching but want hands-on experience before diving into training.
We carefully select, interview, and fully vet each graduate, then place them in schools for paid, practical classroom experience.
These future stars support your current staff while you assess their potential. Many go on to train and teach in the very schools they started in.
Frequently asked questions about ECT and graduate recruitment.
Yes. All staff are fully cleared, vetted and compliant with DfE safeguarding standards and Ofsted requirements.
We support Early Career Teachers and graduates with structured CPD that’s aligned to the Early Career Framework and Teacher Standards. From curriculum planning to behaviour management, the free courses in our CPD Academy build real-world confidence and classroom-ready skills. They also get guidance on inclusive practice and professional behaviours to help them thrive from day one. It’s everything they need to start strong and keep growing.