Just finished your teacher training and ready for your first classroom?

Stepping into teaching is exciting, but we know it can feel like a big leap too. That’s where we come in.

At Protocol Education, we help Early Career Teachers find schools where they can build confidence, gain valuable experience, and feel supported from day one.

We work with welcoming secondary schools looking for ECTs from September, giving you the chance to get stuck into real classroom life while discovering what kind of school environment helps you thrive.

Supply teaching is a brilliant way to start your journey. You’ll meet different students, experience different school cultures, and build your confidence along the way, all while getting paid from your very first day.

Whether you’re looking for flexible work while finding your feet or hoping to move into a long-term role, we’ll help you find the right next step.

Why start with supply teaching?

• Build your confidence across different schools, subjects, and year groups
• Try different settings and find where you feel most at home
• Gain valuable classroom experience to support your ECT journey
• Meet local schools and build your education network
• Have flexibility while you take your first steps into teaching

What we’re looking for

• UK QTS, or currently working towards QTS, in a secondary subject
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Confidence building relationships with students
• A flexible approach and ability to adapt to new environments
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

What you’ll get from Protocol Education

• Access to long-term and permanent roles with local secondary schools
• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company faff
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Support from a dedicated consultant who gets to know you and what you’re looking for

Your teaching journey starts here

Your first year in teaching is a big one. There’ll be exciting moments, new challenges, and plenty of “I’ve got this” moments along the way.

With Protocol Education, you’ll have support in your corner, classroom experience under your belt, and the chance to find a school where you feel valued and supported.

Ready to find your first classroom this September? Let’s get your teaching journey started.

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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