ECT Primary Teacher

Final Placement Complete? Step Into Primary Teaching with Protocol Education Chesterfield! Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire Pay: £130–£160 per day (DOE) Start Date: September 2025

Are you finishing your final teaching placement and eager to secure your first paid role? Chesterfield’s primary schools are brimming with opportunities for enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) like you! Whether you’re looking for part-time, full-time, or daily cover roles, Protocol Education is here to support you every step of the way.

Why this is an incredible opportunity for you:

• High demand for teachers: Chesterfield primary schools need dynamic ECTs for a variety of roles, including part-time, full-time, and daily cover bookings.
• Build your confidence and experience: Explore different schools, year groups, and teaching styles while enhancing your teaching portfolio.

What Protocol Education offers:

• Fast-track registration: We’ll help you create a standout profile and connect you with the right schools.
• Dedicated local support: Your Chesterfield-based consultant will guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth start to your career.
• Flexible opportunities: Choose from daily cover, part-time, or full-time positions to suit your needs.
• Weekly PAYE pay: Transparent and fair—no umbrella companies involved.

What you’ll do:

• Bring enthusiasm and creativity to classrooms, inspiring young learners.
• Gain hands-on experience in Chesterfield’s diverse primary schools.
• Develop strong relationships with schools and leadership teams, showcasing your skills.

Why Protocol Education Chesterfield?

• Access to a wide network of fantastic primary schools in the area.
• Free CPD training, including Thrive, to support your professional development.
• Transparent pay and personalised guidance to kickstart your career with confidence.

Ready to get started? APPLY NOW or contact Connor at connor. for more information. Let’s help you take your first steps into primary teaching with ease and excitement—whether it’s part-time, full-time, or daily cover!

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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