ECT Secondary Teachers

Just wrapped up your teacher training and ready to get started? If you’re an Early Career Teacher keen to build confidence, try out different schools, and find the right long-term fit, we’re here to help you get there.

At Protocol Education, we partner with a wide range of welcoming secondary schools looking for enthusiastic ECTs from September. Supply teaching is a great way to find your feet, sharpen your style, and see what works for you, all while earning and gaining real classroom experience.

Whether you want short-term flexibility or a longer placement that could turn into something permanent, we’ll help you take those first steps with confidence.

Why start with supply?

Build confidence quickly across different schools and year groups
Try out different settings before settling into a permanent role
Gain valuable classroom experience to support your ECT journey
Get to know local schools and grow your network
Keep things flexible and shape your own schedule
What we’re looking for

UK QTS, or on track to achieve it, in a secondary subject
A positive, can-do approach to teaching
Strong classroom presence and a willingness to learn
Confidence adapting to new environments
A genuine passion for working with young people
What you’ll get from us

Access to long-term and permanent opportunities in local secondary schools
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
FREE access to our CPD Academy to keep you developing
Support in securing your ideal full-time role when you’re ready
Your future starts here!

Starting your teaching career is a big moment, but you won’t be doing it alone. With us, you’ll gain hands-on experience, ongoing support, and the chance to find a school where you feel right at home.

Ready to kick things off this September? Let’s find the classroom that fits 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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