KS1 Teacher – Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity Location: Colchester (Rural Setting) Start Date: September 2026 We are working with a welcoming and inclusive rural primary school in Colchester that is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teacher for a full-time role starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking for stability and long-term progression, as the successful candidate can move straight into a permanent position with the school. About the Role: Full-time KS1 class teacher September start Supportive, nurturing, and inclusive school environment Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and development Opportunities to make a real impact within a close-knit rural community The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold QTS (or be working towards it) Have experience teaching Key Stage 1 Be enthusiastic, committed, and inclusive in their teaching approach Be seeking a long-term or permanent position Work well as part of a supportive team Benefits of Working with Protocol: Opportunity to secure a permanent role directly with the school Dedicated consultant support throughout the process Honest advice and clear communication Roles matched carefully to your experience and preferences Support with interviews, onboarding, and transition into the school If you’re looking for a permanent KS1 teaching role in a friendly rural school where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today to apply or find out more. 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.