Finished your training and wondering what’s next?

If you’re an FQT or ECT looking for a September role where you can grow in confidence, feel genuinely supported, and actually enjoy your first year teaching, we’d love to chat.

Protocol Education is working with welcoming primary schools across BS31 looking for brilliant new teachers to step into maternity cover roles this autumn.

And honestly? These roles can be the perfect way to start your teaching journey.

You’ll get the chance to settle into a school community, build strong classroom experience, and develop your teaching style, all without the pressure of jumping straight into something permanent before you’re ready.

Think of it as your “find your feet and flourish” era

What’s Waiting For You

• September start roles across Bristol, Bath & Keynsham
• Supportive schools that genuinely understand the ECT journey
• Valuable classroom experience from day one
• Opportunities to build confidence and try new ideas
• A chance to make a real impact while covering established classes
• Friendly staff teams who’ll help you settle in

You’ll be stepping into classrooms where your energy, creativity and consistency will make a huge difference, not just to pupils, but to the whole school community.

This Could Be Perfect If You…

• Have FQT or ECT status
• Want to start your teaching career in a supportive environment
• Love creating engaging lessons where every child feels included
• Are keen to learn, reflect and grow as a teacher
• Want to build confidence without feeling thrown in at the deep end
• Care about children’s wellbeing just as much as their progress

Why New Teachers Love Working With Protocol

• Friendly consultants who actually check in and support you
• Schools matched to your personality and preferences
• Opportunities to explore different settings
• Honest advice and guidance throughout your ECT journey
• Flexible options and longer-term opportunities available

What We’ll Need To Get You Cleared ✅

• Passport
• Two proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years
• Two years of references, including placements
• Overseas police check if applicable

September Will Be Here Before You Know It

So if you’re ready to step into the classroom, build your confidence and start making your mark as a teacher, let’s have a chat.

Your first teaching role should feel exciting, supportive and full of possibility, and we’d love to help you find the right fit

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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