Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) with QTS ready to begin your induction year in a nurturing, well-structured Early Years setting?
This welcoming Gateshead primary school is seeking a passionate Reception Teacher (EYFS ECT) to join their dedicated Early Years team. The school places strong emphasis on child development, language acquisition, early phonics, and purposeful play, with carefully structured routines that help new teachers thrive.
With approximately 300+ pupils and a strong community ethos, the school offers both high expectations and genuine pastoral support for staff and children alike.
The Role
* Full-time Reception class teacher
* Deliver engaging EYFS curriculum through structured play and adult-led sessions
* Support early reading and phonics development
* Monitor progress using observation and assessment frameworks
* Create a safe, stimulating learning environment
* Build strong relationships with parents and carers
What’s Already in Place
* Experienced EYFS Lead offering weekly guidance
* Established phonics scheme
* Shared planning within the Early Years team
* TA support in class
* Reduced ECT timetable
* Weekly mentor check-ins
* Clear safeguarding and behaviour routines
* Comprehensive ECT induction programme
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* ECT status
* Understanding of EYFS framework
* Passion for early childhood development
* Strong communication skills
Why This Role Stands Out
* Weekly pay
* FREE CPD including phonics and EYFS training
* Structured workload and collaborative planning
* Supportive, visible leadership team
* Genuine opportunity for permanent employment
* Clear progression within Early Years or wider Primary
If you are ready to build strong foundations in Early Years education within a supportive Gateshead school, this is an exceptional place to begin your career.
Apply now to secure this EYFS ECT opportunity.
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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