Finishing Your PGCE? Step Into Your ECT Year with Confidence | September 2026
You’ve done the placements, navigated the lesson observations, and made it through your PGCE. You’re not just ready, you’re ready for the right start.
Now it’s about finding a school where you can grow, feel supported, and truly enjoy teaching, not just survive it.
That’s where we come in.
At Protocol Education, we partner with schools that understand what Early Career Teachers need, strong mentoring, realistic expectations, and a team that’s got your back from day one.
Your ECT journey, done properly
- Long-term and permanent ECT roles starting September 2026
- Schools with structured induction and experienced mentors
- Opportunities across a range of settings to find your perfect fit
- Honest, tailored guidance, no pressure, just the right match
What you’ll be stepping into
Your own classroom, your own pupils, and the chance to put everything you’ve learned into practice, with support around you when you need it.
We’ll help you find a school that matches your teaching style, values, and ambitions, because your first role matters more than any other.
We’re looking for ECTs who are
- Completing their PGCE in 2026
- Passionate about their subject and making a difference
- Reflective, resilient, and ready to keep learning
- Keen to be part of a supportive school community
Why start with Protocol Education?
Because your ECT year should feel like the start of something exciting, not overwhelming. We’ll be there behind the scenes, checking in, supporting you, and making sure you’re exactly where you should be.
No rushed decisions. No mismatched roles. Just a confident, supported start to your teaching career.
Ready to find your first teaching role?
Let’s make September 2026 the beginning of a career you’ll be proud of.