Experienced KS2 QTS Teachers – Colchester & Surrounding Areas
Are you an experienced KS2 QTS teacher looking for a fresh, flexible way of working in Colchester and the surrounding area? Whether you're seeking day-to-day supply, regular ongoing cover, or a long-term position, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We partner with a wide range of Colchester schools—large primaries, village schools, academies, and faith settings—who regularly request high-quality, reliable KS2 practitioners. With demand continuing to rise, we are looking to register experienced teachers who bring strong behaviour management, a confident classroom presence, and a genuine passion for upper primary teaching.
Why work with us?
* Flexibility that fits around you – choose when and where you work.
* Consistent, reliable bookings across Colchester, Wivenhoe, Great Horkesley, Stanway, and surrounding areas.
* Long-term opportunities that match your experience, teaching style, and career goals.
* A dedicated consultant (ex-primary teacher) who understands the realities of school life and supports you with well-matched placements.
* Streamlined onboarding and early-morning support for last-minute cover needs.
* A strong work–life balance without compromising your professional standards or pay expectations.
What we’re looking for
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Recent experience teaching KS2
* Strong behaviour management and a calm, adaptable approach
* Reliable, professional, and confident working across a variety of school environments
If you’re an experienced KS2 QTS teacher looking for flexible supply work—or hoping to secure something more long-term for the new term—we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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