Primary Supply Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed pay for a minimum of 3 days per week

Flexible working patterns

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Ongoing supply work

Job summary

A leading education service provider is seeking supply teachers in Gateshead. This role offers variety and flexibility with guaranteed pay for a minimum of 3 days each week. Responsibilities include teaching across key stages, maintaining classroom routines, and supporting pupil learning. Ideal for teachers wanting flexibility while building confidence in diverse environments. Applicants must have a teaching qualification and a confident approach to classroom management.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments.
• Experience in EYFS, KS1, or KS2 teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teaching planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Maintaining behaviour and classroom routines.
• Supporting pupils’ learning throughout the day.
• Adapting quickly to different school environments.

Skills

Confident classroom management skills

UK driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Teaching or classroom support qualification

Job description

Overview

Supply teaching is a great option if you want variety, flexibility, and guaranteed income. We partner with a broad range of primary schools across Newcastle and Gateshead who rely on dependable supply teachers to keep classrooms running smoothly.

From newly qualified teachers to experienced professionals, we’ll match you with schools that suit your strengths.

What you’ll be doing

Typical hours are 8:30–15:30, including a 30-minute break. A day may involve:

• Teaching planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2

• Maintaining behaviour and classroom routines

• Supporting pupils’ learning throughout the day

• Adapting quickly to different school environments

What’s on offer?

• Guaranteed pay for a minimum of 3 days per week

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Flexible working patterns

• Ongoing supply work in Newcastle and North Tyneside

• Support from a dedicated local consultant

Essential Requirements

• UK driving licence and access to a car

• Teaching or classroom support qualification

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

• Confident classroom management skills

Locations

Newcastle upon Tyne & Gateshead

Ideal for

• Teachers wanting consistency without full-time pressure

• ECTs building confidence across different schools

Apply now!

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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