Finished your teacher training and ready to step confidently into your first classroom? Protocol Education is partnering with a range of welcoming, well-led primary schools across Gateshead who are looking to recruit Early Career Teachers for both long-term placements and flexible supply roles. This is your chance to begin your teaching career with genuine support, structured mentoring, and schools that understand how important your ECT years really are. What’s Available We are currently recruiting for: EYFS ECT roles KS1, Years 1 and 2 KS2, Years 3 to 6 Full-time long-term placements Flexible supply roles where you choose your working days Working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. You’ll be placed in supportive Gateshead primary schools with strong behaviour policies, experienced mentors, and collaborative staff teams. What You’ll Be Doing Depending on the role, you could: Take full responsibility for your own class in a long-term placement Deliver engaging, curriculum-led lessons Follow established behaviour and safeguarding procedures Work alongside experienced year group teachers Receive regular ECT mentoring and structured feedback Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff You’ll develop confidence in planning, assessment, behaviour management and curriculum delivery in real classroom settings. Why This Is Perfect for ECTs We carefully match you to schools that: Offer structured ECT induction programmes Provide experienced mentors Encourage collaborative planning Maintain realistic expectations around workload Value staff wellbeing Your first teaching role should help you grow professionally while building confidence and resilience. What We’re Looking For UK QTS ECT status Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum Confident classroom presence Commitment to inclusive and safe learning environments Professionalism and reliability Whether you feel strongest in Early Years or thrive in KS2, we want to help you find your best fit. Why Work with Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies Flexible working options, you choose your availability Long-term roles with permanent potential Free CPD Academy access Behaviour and phonics training Dedicated local consultant support We stay with you throughout your journey, from interview preparation to classroom feedback and career planning. Ready to Take the Next Step? Your training has prepared you. Now it’s time to put it into practice in a school that values your development. Whether you’re seeking stability or flexibility, we’ll help you start your career with confidence. Apply today and begin your Early Career Teacher journey in Gateshead primary schools. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.