ECT Role - Year 4

If you're finishing your teacher training and thought the resignation deadline meant you'd missed your chance to secure a September position, we've got some good news.

A welcoming Catholic primary school in Kingswood is looking for an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to take on a Year 4 class from September 2026 until July 2027 on a one-year fixed-term contract.

Your first teaching role should be exciting, not overwhelming. This school understands that. You'll be joining a supportive team that wants to see you succeed, giving you the guidance, encouragement and confidence to thrive in your first classroom.

What you'll be doing

You'll take responsibility for a lovely Year 4 class, delivering engaging lessons, building positive relationships with pupils and helping every child develop a love of learning. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who are on hand to support you as you begin your teaching career.

As this is a full class teacher role, you'll be paid on the Main Pay Scale, with full ECT entitlement and support.

What the school offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• A welcoming Catholic school community where everyone is valued
• Experienced colleagues who are happy to share ideas and advice
• Opportunities to build your confidence and develop your teaching practice
• A fantastic environment to complete your Early Career Teacher induction

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds, or will achieve before September 2026, UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is ready to begin their teaching career with enthusiasm and commitment
• Has a nurturing, positive approach to teaching and learning
• Enjoys building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Holds an Enhanced Child Only DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one
• Can provide 24 months of references as part of the compliance process

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• Pay to scale for this full class teacher role
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant throughout your ECT journey
• A straightforward registration process
• Access to future teaching opportunities once your contract comes to an end
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends

Your first classroom is a big milestone, and it should be somewhere you feel supported from day one. If you're ready to begin your teaching career in a school that will help you grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat to find out more about this fantastic Year 4 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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