KS2 Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a KS2 teacher for a long-term position at a friendly primary school in Gateshead. The ideal candidate will foster a calm and inclusive classroom while supporting students in developing their confidence and resilience. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons and collaborating with colleagues. Applicants must hold UK QTS and have previous KS2 teaching experience. This role offers weekly PAYE pay and access to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to CPD Academy

Support from a local consultant

Qualifications

• Experience teaching within KS2.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Ability to provide two professional, child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS2 class with clarity, consistency, and care.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge thinking.
• Create an inclusive classroom where students feel confident.

Skills

Teaching within KS2

Clear communication

Collaborative teamwork

Understanding of child development

Education

UK QTS (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a KS2 teacher who loves helping children find their voice, build confidence and discover what they’re capable of? This could be a brilliant long-term opportunity.

Protocol Education is working alongside a friendly Primary School in Gateshead to appoint a KS2 Teacher for a long-term position. This is a school that values curiosity, teamwork and steady progress, giving pupils the space and support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The role will involve:

• Teaching a KS2 class with clarity, consistency and care
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that challenge thinking and encourage independence
• Creating a calm, inclusive classroom where children feel confident to ask questions and take risks
• Supporting pupils to develop resilience, self-belief and a positive attitude to learning
• Promoting positive behaviour through clear expectations and mutual respect
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen the wider school community

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds UK QTS (or equivalent)
• Has experience teaching within KS2
• Brings a thoughtful, patient and reflective approach to teaching
• Has a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and child development
• Is a clear communicator and enjoys being part of a team
• Has the right to work in the UK
• Holds an enhanced DBS on the update service, or is happy to apply
• Can provide two professional, child-related references

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Support from a friendly, local consultant who really listens
• Long-term roles in schools that align with your values

If you’re ready for a KS2 role where children are supported to grow in confidence and independence, and where your teaching genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to chat.

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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