Primary Ect

Protocol Education; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across settings

Streamlined registration

Referral scheme rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with a vibrant primary school in Byker to recruit an Early Career Teacher (ECT). You will join a team that values mentoring, growth, and a calm, consistent classroom approach.

You’ll learn from experienced leaders and PE support to build confidence in behaviour strategies while making a real difference for pupils. With weekly PAYE, free CPD access, and a dedicated consultant, this role is designed to help you thrive in your first teaching year across mainstream

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or is completing PGCE.
• Shows energy, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Wants to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Understands every child deserves support and fair chances.
• Able to build strong relationships and maintain a calm, consistent classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support ECT development through mentoring and coaching.
• Contribute to a positive behaviour environment through relationship-based practice.
• Collaborate with mentors and senior staff to reflect and improve practice.

Skills

Energy and resilience

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Relationship-building

Education

QTS or PGCE

Job description

Your first teaching role doesn't have to be a leap in the dark.

If you're an Early Career Teacher looking for a school where you'll learn fast, grow your confidence, and make a real difference every single day, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're working with a vibrant primary school in Byker that's searching for an enthusiastic ECT to join their team. This is a school with plenty of personality and pupils who need consistency, patience, and teachers who genuinely care. Behaviour can be challenging at times, but you'll never be left to figure it out on your own.

Think supportive colleagues, experienced mentors, and a team that celebrates the small wins because they know those are often the ones that matter most.

What you'll love about this role

• A dedicated mentor to support you through your ECT journey
• Experienced leadership team who understand the realities of behaviour management
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Opportunities to build confidence in behaviour strategies and relationship-based practice
• A chance to make a lasting impact in a community-focused school

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS or is completing their PGCE
• Brings energy, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Wants to learn from experienced colleagues
• Understands that every child deserves someone who won't give up on them
• Is ready to build strong relationships and create a calm, consistent classroom

Protocol Education Benefits

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration process
• Referral scheme rewards

Thrive Training Opportunity

Not Thrive trained yet? No worries.

Through Protocol Education, you'll have access to FREE Thrive training, helping you build your understanding of behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and relationship-based practice. It's a fantastic addition to your CV and something many schools actively look for.

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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