Primary Teacher - Durham

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Primary Supply Teacher to support schools in Durham and surrounding areas. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2, adapt to varied environments, and help maintain continuity of learning.

Enjoy flexible bookings—from a couple of days a week to longer placements—with access to CPD and dedicated consultant support through Protocol Education.

Qualifications

• QTS in the UK is essential.
• Experience teaching in a UK primary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach and DBS Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Create engaging learning environments that keep pupils motivated.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and routines.
• Manage behaviour with confidence and consistency.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Ensure children remain on track with their learning.

Skills

QTS

Primary experience

Behaviour management

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher | Durham

Looking for flexibility without stepping away from the classroom?

Whether you're seeking a couple of days each week, regular supply work, or a longer-term placement, we're working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Durham and the surrounding areas that need reliable, enthusiastic teachers.

Forget spending hours searching for positions. We'll match you with schools and opportunities that suit your availability, preferences, and career goals.

What will you be doing?

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you'll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning while making a positive impact in local schools.

You could be:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2
• Creating engaging learning environments that keep pupils motivated
• Adapting quickly to different school settings and classroom routines
• Managing behaviour with confidence and consistency
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Ensuring children remain on track with their learning throughout your placement

No two days are the same, making supply teaching a fantastic opportunity to gain varied experience and enjoy greater flexibility.

What you'll need

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK (essential)
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Flexibility and confidence adapting to different school environments
• A positive, professional, and proactive approach
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What's in it for you?

• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• Short-term, long-term, and day-to-day opportunities available
• Access to a variety of schools across Durham and surrounding areas
• Regular bookings in schools you'll enjoy returning to
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Support from a dedicated consultant who understands education
• Free access to CPD and training courses, including Thrive training
• Opportunities to build experience across a range of year groups and settings

Why choose supply teaching?

Supply teaching offers the chance to focus on what you do best, teaching, while enjoying greater flexibility and variety in your career.

With access to supportive schools, consistent work opportunities, and a dedicated team behind you, supply teaching can provide the perfect work-life balance without compromising on rewarding classroom experiences.

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.