Completed your teacher training and ready to step confidently into your first primary role?
Protocol Education is working with a number of well-led, welcoming primary schools across Gateshead who are actively recruiting Early Career Teachers for both long-term placements and flexible supply work.
This is your chance to start your career in a school that understands how important your first year really is.
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What’s Available
We are recruiting for:
* Reception ECT roles
* KS1, Years 1 and 2
* KS2, Years 3 to 6
* Full-time long-term placements
* Flexible supply roles where you choose your days
Working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on the placement, you may:
* Take full classroom responsibility in a long-term role
* Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
* Follow established behaviour systems
* Build strong relationships with pupils and parents
* Work alongside experienced year group partners
* Receive structured ECT mentoring
You’ll be supported, observed constructively, and given the space to develop your teaching style.
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Why This Is Ideal for ECTs
We place you in schools that:
* Have clear induction processes
* Offer strong leadership and mentoring
* Promote manageable workload expectations
* Encourage collaboration and shared planning
Your first role should build your confidence, not overwhelm you.
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What We’re Looking For
* UK QTS
* ECT status
* Strong curriculum knowledge
* Professionalism and reliability
* Passion for primary education
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Why Protocol Education
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Free CPD Academy access
* Flexible working options
* Dedicated local consultant support
If you’re ready to start your ECT journey in the right environment, we’re ready to support you.
Apply now and let’s secure your first primary teaching role 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.
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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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