Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary Schools | Shropshire | ASAP Start
Finished your teacher training and ready to find a school where you can actually find your feet, not just survive the week? We’ve got you. ✨
We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Shropshire looking for enthusiastic Early Career Teachers to join them full-time with immediate starts available.
Whether you’re looking for your very first classroom, a supportive long-term placement, or the chance to build confidence across different year groups, we’ll help you find a role that fits you, not the other way around.
These schools understand that great teachers aren’t built overnight. They’re looking for ECTs with energy, kindness, and a willingness to learn, and they’ll support you every step of the way.
The role:
* Full-time ECT opportunities across primary schools in Shropshire
* ASAP starts available
* Roles available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
* Supportive school environments with experienced staff teams
* Great opportunity to build classroom confidence and experience
We’re looking for someone who:
* Holds UK QTS or is completing a PGCE/teacher training programme
* Is passionate about primary education and making learning engaging
* Has strong communication and classroom management skills
* Is positive, adaptable, and eager to learn
* Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
* Ideally drives and has access to a vehicle due to school locations across Shropshire
What the schools offer:
* Supportive SLT and welcoming teaching teams
* Mentoring and guidance for ECT development
* Opportunities to gain experience across different year groups
* Friendly schools where staff wellbeing genuinely matters
* The chance to grow confidence without feeling thrown in at the deep end
Why work with Protocol Education?
* Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
* Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
* Streamlined registration and local bookings
* Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends
Thrive trained? Brilliant. Schools increasingly value educators who understand emotional wellbeing and relationship-based approaches. Not trained yet? We can help you access FREE Thrive training to strengthen your classroom confidence and toolkit.
Apply now and let’s help you find a role that makes your first steps into teaching feel exciting, supported, and a little less overwhelming.
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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