KS2 Early Career Teacher; ECT

KS2 Early Career Teacher (ECT) – September Start

Colchester | Essex

Start September 2026

Full-time | Long-term / Permanent Opportunities

Are you a passionate ECT ready to take on KS2 and make your mark in the classroom this September?

Whether you’re looking for your first permanent role or want to build confidence through a long-term position, we’re working with a range of welcoming, supportive primary schools in Colchester who are ready to invest in you and your teaching journey.

• Supportive schools that understand ECT needs
• Strong mentoring and induction programs
• Opportunities to find the right school fit, not just any role
• Flexibility – long-term roles or temp-to-perm pathways
• Schools that value creativity, wellbeing, and development

• Full classroom responsibility in KS2 (Years 3–6)
• Deliver engaging, creative lessons that bring learning to life
• Build strong relationships and create a positive classroom environment
• Support pupils of all abilities, including those with additional needs
• Work closely with experienced teachers and leadership teams

• Qualified Teacher Status (or due to qualify Summer 2026)
• A genuine passion for KS2 teaching and pupil progress
• Someone eager to learn, grow, and develop their teaching style
• Positive, resilient, and committed to making a difference

• A dedicated consultant who will match you to the right school
• Honest advice and support with interviews, trials, and CVs
• Access to multiple opportunities – giving you choice and control
• Ongoing support throughout your ECT journey

If you’re ready to step into a KS2 classroom and want the right support behind you, we’d love to help you secure your first teaching role.

Apply today or get in touch to explore the best KS2 opportunities in Colchester.

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.