Early Career Teachers – Start Your Journey in Lambeth!
Fresh from your PGCE and wondering what’s next? Don’t stress—we’ve got roles that help you find your feet, not lose them. Whether you’re ready for your first full-time classroom or fancy dipping your toe in with supply work, we’ll match you with schools that get it.
What you can expect:
1. Supportive schools that know how to welcome ECTs
2. Lesson plans, mentors, and real encouragement—no sink-or-swim here
3. Flexible opportunities to try different year groups and settings
4. Guidance from a consultant who actually listens (and texts back!)
Who we’re looking for:
5. Bright, enthusiastic educators with UK QTS or PGCE
6. People who want to grow their skills with feedback and support
7. Bonus points if you're Thrive trained (if not, we’ll help you get there—for free!)
What’s in it for you?
8. Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella faff
9. FREE access to our CPD Academy (bite-sized training that fits your day)
10. Personalised support from your own Protocol consultant
11. Roles in both mainstream and SEND settings, across Lewisham
12. Local bookings, early starts, and zero paperwork headaches
Ready to teach, learn, and build a brilliant career—all without the 3am panic lesson planning?
Hit "Apply Now" or drop us a message to chat through your options. No pressure, just possibilities.
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 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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