EYFS​/KS1 Teacher

Qualified this year and ready to find the right school to begin your teaching journey?

Protocol Education is working with a friendly and supportive primary school in BS31 looking to appoint an enthusiastic ECT or Fully Qualified Teacher for a full-time maternity cover position.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while becoming part of a welcoming school community that understands the importance of supporting teachers at the beginning of their careers.

Whether you've recently completed your training or are looking for your first full-time teaching post, this role offers the chance to grow in confidence, develop your practice and make a real impact on children's learning.

For many Early Career Teachers, a maternity cover provides the perfect balance of stability, experience and professional development.

You’ll benefit from:

The opportunity to take ownership of your own class

Real responsibility from day one while being supported by experienced colleagues

A welcoming and collaborative staff team

Valuable experience to strengthen your teaching portfolio

The freedom to develop your own teaching style and classroom presence

A positive and inclusive school environment where staff wellbeing is valued

As the class teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons

Assess pupil progress and adapt learning to meet individual needs

Create a positive classroom culture where children feel safe and motivated

Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Support the academic, social and emotional development of every child

Play an active role within the wider school community

This is a fantastic opportunity to establish yourself within a supportive school while developing the skills and confidence needed for a successful teaching career.

We're looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Is completing or has recently completed their ECT induction

Has a passion for primary education

Delivers engaging and inclusive learning experiences

Is eager to continue developing professionally

Values teamwork and positive relationships

Is committed to helping every child achieve their potential

Applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers are warmly welcomed.

Dedicated consultants who understand the ECT journey

Honest guidance and support throughout your placement

Access to local long-term and permanent opportunities

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

Schools matched to your skills, preferences and career aspirations

Free CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing career support beyond this role

Your first teaching role should be somewhere you feel supported, valued and excited to learn.

If you're looking for a school where you can build confidence, establish yourself as a teacher and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

• Valid passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education history, with any gaps explained
• References covering relevant employment and education history, including teaching placements where applicable
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years
• An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one)

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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