Primary Early Career Teacher (Ect) - Daily Supply

Protocol Education; Ledston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible schedule

Leeds primary schools exposure

Consultant support

Free CPD and training

Long-term opportunities

ECT-focused support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for daily supply roles across primary schools in the Leeds area (LS8). This is a fantastic opportunity to gain varied classroom experience, develop confidence, and build a strong classroom practice before committing to a permanent position.

Suitable for newly qualified teachers with QTS or those working towards it, the role offers flexible daily work, exposure to EYFS–KS2, and support from a dedicated consultant to help you secure

Qualifications

• Holds or is working towards QTS.
• Experience as an ECT or desire to gain classroom experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and positively.
• Keep pupils engaged and motivated in learning.
• Build relationships with staff and pupils across schools.
• Gain exposure to different teaching approaches and curricula.

Skills

QTS

Communication skills

Organisation

Adaptability

Education

QTS / working towards

Job description

Primary Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Daily Supply

LS8, Leeds
Competitive Daily Rates
Flexible Working Opportunities
September 2026 Start Available

Looking to Build Your Confidence as an ECT?

Are you a newly qualified Primary Teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience before committing to a permanent role?

Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across the area of Leeds, offering flexible daily supply opportunities for Early Career Teachers who are keen to develop their skills, broaden their experience, and build confidence in a variety of school settings.

Daily supply is an excellent way to experience different year groups, teaching environments, and school cultures while improving classroom management and teaching practice.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments and school settings.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and positively.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and motivated in their learning.
• Build professional relationships with staff and pupils across a range of schools.
• Gain exposure to different teaching approaches and curricula.

Ideal for ECTs Who Want To:

• Gain broad classroom experience before accepting a permanent position
• Explore different year groups and key stages
• Develop confidence in behaviour management
• Build their CV and professional network
• Enjoy flexible working around personal commitments
• Access long-term and permanent opportunities through supply work

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds or is working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is an Early Career Teacher seeking additional classroom experience
• Has a positive, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working to suit your schedule
• Opportunities across a range of Leeds primary schools
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to free CPD and training courses
• Potential pathways into long-term and permanent teaching roles
• Support specifically tailored to ECTs at the start of their careers

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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