ECT Secondary Teachers

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible working options

CPD Academy access

Support to secure full-time roles

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is helping newly trained teachers start their careers through supply placements in local secondary schools. This role offers flexibility, diverse settings, and the chance to gain real classroom experience while earning PAYE pay.

Ideal candidates are on track for UK QTS in a secondary subject, with a positive approach and eagerness to learn. Opportunities for longer placements and future full-time roles may arise as you grow in confidence.

Qualifications

• UK QTS (or on track to achieve it) in a secondary subject.
• Positive, can-do attitude toward teaching.
• Strong classroom presence and willingness to learn.
• Confidence adapting to new environments.
• Genuine passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide supply teaching across local secondary schools to build confidence and experience.
• Help learners gain classroom experience and develop teaching styles.
• Support in securing long-term or permanent roles when ready.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Strong classroom presence

Willingness to learn

Confidence adapting to new settings

Passion for working with young people

Education

UK QTS or on track to achieve it (Secondary subject)

Job description

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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