Are you an English graduate with QTS ready to inspire confident readers and writers in upper KS2? This larger Gateshead primary school (approximately 400 pupils) has a strong focus on literacy and structured curriculum delivery. The school promotes collaborative planning and has experienced KS2 staff who actively mentor new teachers. They are seeking an ECT to join their Year 5 team. The Role: Teaching Year 5 Delivering structured literacy and reading sessions Supporting pupils preparing for upper KS2 expectations Working collaboratively within the year group What’s Already in Place: Shared planning resources Dedicated KS2 mentor TA support Strong behaviour systems Essential Requirements: QTS ECT status English degree welcomed Benefits That Really Stand Out: Structured ECF-aligned induction Weekly pay FREE literacy CPD Permanent review opportunity This role offers a solid foundation for an English specialist beginning their teaching career. Apply now to begin your ECT year in Gateshead. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.