Experienced Teacher

Ripple Education; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Flexitime

Pension

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A local education supply agency is looking for compassionate and resilient Teachers to support students in specialized settings in Morpeth and nearby areas. Responsibilities include providing educational and emotional support, planning structured lessons, and encouraging student engagement. Candidates must have QTS or teaching experience, right to work in the UK, and be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS clearance. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on children’s lives.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of two references.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support students' educational and emotional development.
• Build trusted relationships with young people.
• Plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities.
• Provide 1:1 and group support.
• Assist with managing behavior using specialist approaches.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Resilience

Flexibility

Ability to build relationships

Education

QTS / Teaching Experience

Job description

Join to apply for the Experienced Teacher role at Ripple Education.

At Ripple Education, we are a trusted local Education Supply Agency providing high‑quality teaching and support staff to specialist and mainstream settings across the North East.

We are currently recruiting Teachers for specialist settings.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated, resilient and compassionate Teachers to support students within highly specialised settings in Morpeth & surrounding areas, Northumberland.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the educational and emotional development of students in the classroom.
• Build trusted relationships with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Plan and deliver structured lessons, tailored interventions and activities focused on personal development and vocational skills.
• Provide 1:1 and group support, encouraging engagement, resilience and progress.
• Assist with managing behaviour using specialist approaches.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Minimum Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of two references.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• QTS / Teaching Experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting young people with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties, ideally in a secure or SEN environment.
• Training in de‑escalation and trauma‑informed practice (or willingness to undertake training).
• Experience in residential, SEN or PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) settings.

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability to work flexibly.
• Participate in training.
• A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Benefits

• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Pension
• Holiday Pay

How To Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an application form directly: https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview. Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Any candidates must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment. Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children in the North East! Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration and success.