ECT Primary Teacher - Sociology or Psychology Graduate

Are you a Sociology or Psychology graduate with QTS looking to complete your ECT year in a school that truly understands pupil wellbeing and community engagement?

We are supporting a welcoming one-and-a-half form entry primary school in Gateshead with approximately 290 pupils. The school serves a close-knit local community and has a strong pastoral structure in place. The Headteacher is experienced in mentoring Early Career Teachers and believes strongly in reducing unnecessary workload during induction.

They are seeking an ECT to take responsibility for a Year 3 class. The year group works collaboratively, with shared planning and regular moderation meetings to build confidence and consistency.

• Full teaching responsibility for a Year 3 class
• Delivering structured lessons across core and foundation subjects
• Building strong routines and behaviour expectations
• Monitoring pupil progress with guidance from phase leader
• Communicating effectively with parents

• Weekly ECT mentor meetings
• Clear behaviour and rewards system
• TA support for targeted pupils
• Shared planning across the year group
• Accessible senior leadership team

• QTS
• ECT status
• Sociology, Psychology, or related degree welcomed
• Strong communication skills

• Reduced additional responsibilities in Year 1 of ECT
• Weekly pay
• FREE CPD including behaviour management training
• Clear review point for permanent contract

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate wanting structured support while building confidence in a stable, community-driven school.

Apply now to begin your ECT journey in Gateshead.

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.

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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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