Flexible Primary ECT - Gateshead

Your first year in teaching should build you up, not wear you down.

Protocol Education is working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Gateshead seeking Early Career Teachers for flexible supply work.

Working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only.

What Flexible Agency Work Provides

• Control over your workload




• Choice over working days




• Exposure to multiple year groups




• Reduced long-term pressure




• Balanced introduction to full classroom responsibility

You gain experience without feeling overwhelmed.

Why This Strategy Works

Starting in supply helps you:

• Develop strong classroom presence




• Observe different school cultures




• Discover your preferred key stage




• Build professional confidence