Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking to settle into a longer-term role in Colchester? Ready to swap the uncertainty of daily supply for consistency, connection and a classroom you can truly make your own?
We’re working with welcoming and supportive schools in Colchester who are looking for dedicated teachers to join them on a long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, see the impact of your teaching over time, and become a valued part of a school community (and yes — finally remember where the staffroom mugs are kept).
The Role
Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons
Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom
Track and support pupil progress
Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
Maintain strong safeguarding and behaviour standards
Year group placement will be matched to your strengths and experience.
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
Recent UK primary teaching experience
Strong curriculum knowledge
Confident classroom management
A positive attitude and genuine passion for making a difference
Why Work with Protocol Education?
Competitive daily rates
Long-term roles with potential for permanent positions
Ongoing CPD and career development
A dedicated consultant who genuinely supports you
Local placements in Colchester and surrounding areas
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
If you’re ready for a role where you can build momentum, make an impact and feel part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s find you a classroom that feels like home.
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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Salary description
£130.00 - £255.00 per day