Are you an English graduate with QTS ready to build your ECT year in a school that prioritises literacy and high expectations? This larger Gateshead primary school, with around 430 pupils, has strong KS2 outcomes and a clear focus on reading and writing development. The school has recently invested in additional curriculum resources and staff training, particularly within upper KS2. They are seeking an ECT to teach a Year 6 class alongside an experienced parallel teacher. Planning responsibilities are shared, and mentoring is delivered by the Assistant Head for KS2. The Role: Teaching Year 6 Delivering structured literacy and SPaG lessons Supporting pupils in preparation for end-of-year assessments Building strong classroom management Contributing to KS2 moderation meetings What’s Already in Place: Shared planning across Year 6 Strong marking and feedback systems Dedicated TA support Weekly mentor meetings Clear behaviour systems Essential Requirements: QTS ECT status English degree welcomed Passion for literacy Benefits That Really Stand Out: Comprehensive ECT support programme Weekly pay FREE CPD Clear progression opportunities Potential permanent contract This role suits a graduate who thrives on high expectations and strong academic focus within a supportive environment. Apply now to secure this ECT opportunity in Gateshead. 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.