Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Start Your Teaching Journey This September
Location: Chesterfield
Pay: £130–£160 per day (PAYE, weekly pay)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September 2025
Fresh out of your PGCE and ready to take on your first class? We’ve got welcoming schools looking for passionate Early Career Teachers like you—schools that get what it’s like to be new and want to help you thrive.
From supportive SLTs to planning help and friendly mentors, we’ll match you with a school where you’re seen, supported, and set up for success.
What you’ll get:
✅ £130–£160 per day, paid weekly through PAYE
✅ Full induction support and classroom mentoring
✅ FREE CPD to sharpen your skills
✅ Personalised support from your Protocol consultant
✅ Roles across KS1 and KS2 depending on your preference
You’ll need:
✔️ UK QTS (or pending by September)
✔️ A positive, proactive attitude
✔️ Confidence to learn as you go
✔️ Passion for making a real difference in the classroom
We know it’s a big step—but we’re here to walk it with you. Let’s find your first classroom, your way.
Apply now to start your education career
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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