ECT Secondary Teachers

Protocol Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible working options

FREE CPD Academy access

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join our supply teaching network in local secondary schools from September. This role offers flexibility, short-term placements or potential permanent opportunities, and ongoing support to help you build confidence and refine your teaching style.

As an ECT, you will gain hands-on classroom experience across year groups, access to CPD resources, and weekly PAYE pay.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Strong classroom presence

Confidence adapting

Genuine passion for working with young

Education

UK QTS or on track to achieve

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

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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.