Your first classroom is out there. Let's find it together.

Finished your PGCE and ready to begin your career in primary education?

Whether you're dreaming of having your own class or you'd like to build your confidence across different schools first, we'll help you find the right path. Your first teaching role doesn't have to be a leap into the unknown.

At Protocol Education, we work with welcoming primary schools across Colchester that love supporting Early Career Teachers. From Reception to Year 6, we have opportunities that help you grow, develop your confidence and become the teacher you want to be.

Which path feels right for you?

Long-term primary placements

Looking for a school where you can really settle in?

Our long-term opportunities allow you to:

• Become part of a supportive school community
• Build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Continue your ECT journey with guidance from experienced mentors
• Gain valuable classroom experience that could lead to a permanent role

Primary supply teaching

Want to ease yourself into teaching while gaining experience?

Supply teaching is a brilliant way to:

• Experience different primary schools across Colchester
• Build confidence with a range of year groups
• Discover the type of school where you'll thrive
• Choose a flexible schedule that works for you

There isn't one perfect way to start your teaching career. We'll help you find the route that feels right.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds, or is working towards, UK QTS
• Has a genuine passion for inspiring young learners
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude to the classroom
• Is excited to continue learning and developing as a teacher

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who'll support you every step of the way
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Flexible supply and long-term placements to suit your goals
• Simple registration and local school placements
• Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends

Thrive trained?

Already Thrive trained? Fantastic, be sure to let us know.

Not yet? We offer FREE Thrive training to our educators. It's a brilliant way to strengthen your understanding of children's emotional wellbeing and make your CV stand out to schools.

Ready to start your primary teaching journey?

Whether you're searching for the perfect school to complete your ECT induction or you'd like to gain confidence through supply teaching first, we'd love to help.

Apply today and let's find the primary classroom where your teaching story begins.

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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