English ECTs in Bristol

Finished your PGCE and looking for your first English teaching role this September? Protocol Education is working in partnership with a number of secondary schools across the region who are already planning ahead and looking to secure enthusiastic Early Career Teachers for their English departments.

Working with us, you can have advance notice of roles before they are advertised, cut out lengthy applications and attend multiple interviews to find the right role for you. After 20 working weeks, you become directly employed with the right school for you. We are supporting schools with both full-time and part-time vacancies, including permanent positions and long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent. Most of our partner schools are arranging interviews ahead of half term, and strong English ECTs are always in demand.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• We partner directly with schools who trust us to support their September recruitment.
• Instead of applying blindly through job boards, you’ll have a dedicated consultant helping match you with schools that suit your teaching style, career goals, and preferred location.
• Paid to scale roles
• Supportive and experienced English departments
• Schools with strong mentoring and ECT programmes
• Clear behaviour systems and classroom support
• Opportunities to teach your specialism confidently
• A school where you can build confidence and develop your practice

What you can expect

• Teach engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and deliver lessons that encourage creativity, discussion, and critical thinking
• Build strong classroom routines and positive relationships
• Receive structured mentoring and ECT support
• Gain experience in schools that value development and wellbeing

Some schools are looking to appoint permanently from September, while others offer long-term roles with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract later in the academic year.

Who this role suits

• PGCE students completing training this year
• ECTs searching for their first English teaching post
• English graduates considering routes into teaching
• Teachers relocating or looking for a fresh start in a supportive school

You’ll also benefit from:

• Competitive pay, including paid to scale opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
• Free CPD and ongoing professional development
• Interview preparation and application support
• A dedicated consultant who understands your goals
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across our partner schools

Schools are already preparing for September, and English teachers continue to be highly sought after. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or just want some guidance on where to start, we’re here to help make the process straightforward and supportive.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.