Primary ECT Role – Wakefield
Early Career Teachers Welcome | £150–£165 per day (PAYE)
Start September 2025
Fresh out of teacher training and ready to shape young minds? We’ve got a brilliant opportunity in Leeds that’s tailor-made for an Early Career Teacher looking to start strong.
We’re working with a warm, welcoming primary school ready to support a new ECT on their teaching journey. They’re not just looking for another teacher—they’re looking for you.
Why this school? Why now?
You’ll be supported from day one – SLT and mentors that get what it’s like to be new
All the tools to grow – Free CPD, guidance, and feedback that actually helps
Room to teach your way – Bring fresh ideas, energy, and your own flair
Career-ready experience – With real potential to go long-term
Be more than a number – You’ll join a team that values your voice and passion
What You’ll Be Doing:
✔️ Leading your very own class
✔️ Planning creative, inclusive lessons
✔️ Building brilliant relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
✔️ Reflecting, learning and getting better every day
✔️ Celebrating every small win—because they matter!
You’ll Be a Great Fit If:
✅ You’ve completed (or are about to finish) your PGCE or equivalent
✅ You’ve got passion and purpose—and the energy to match
✅ You want a school that feels like a team, not just a workplace
✅ You believe learning should feel exciting and inclusive for every child
✅ You’re ready to embrace the highs, the lessons, and the coffee-fuelled mornings of your first teaching year
Let’s Get You Started
At Protocol Education, we’re with you all the way—from induction to ‘you’ve totally got this’.
Let’s kick off your career the right way.
Go inspire, go teach, go get those days! ✨
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.
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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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