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Job Description

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Just qualified and ready for your own classroom? Let’s make that first step a good one.

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Grays that knows how important those early teaching years are. This is a place where you won’t be left to figure it all out alone. You’ll be supported, guided, and genuinely encouraged to grow into the teacher you want to be.

If you’re looking for a school where you can find your feet without the overwhelm, you’re in the right place.

What the school offers:

• A structured ECT induction with an experienced mentor
• Weekly coaching and regular check-ins (no disappearing acts here)
• Shared planning and resource support to lighten the load
• A friendly, down-to-earth team who’ve got your back
• A well-behaved, engaged class ready to meet their new teacher

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching your own class with full support from your year group team
• Building strong routines and positive relationships from day one
• Delivering creative, engaging lessons that bring learning to life
• Taking part in CPD and growing your confidence week by week

What we’re looking for:

• UK QTS (or pending)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Someone who brings energy, ideas, and a bit of personality into the classroom
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for teaching

Why this role works for ECTs:

Your first role shouldn’t feel like a leap in the dark. This school gets that. You’ll have the structure, support, and space to develop, without feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up.

Think supportive SLT, proper guidance, and a team that actually checks in on how you’re doing.

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who keeps things simple and supportive
• Roles that match what you actually want, not just what’s available

Ready to kickstart your teaching career somewhere that feels right? Apply now or get in touch for a chat, we’ll talk through what you’re looking for and help you land a role that fits.

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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.