Primary Teacher - Hartlepool & Durham

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local opportunities

Long-term roles

Permanent potential

Fast-track registration

Perks Portal

CPD courses

Teaching resources

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join a welcoming set of schools in Hartlepool, Durham and surrounding areas for the 2026/27 academic year. Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT or seeking a new long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll plan and deliver engaging lessons, create an inclusive classroom, differentiate for all pupils and monitor progress, while building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
• ECTs and experienced teachers welcome.
• Experience teaching within EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Completion of the required KCSIE safeguarding training/course, or willingness to complete this as part of the onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the primary curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support pupils with SEND where required.
• Work effectively as part of the wider school team.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

ECTs welcome

EYFS/KS1/KS2

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

KCSIE safeguarding

Job description

Primary Teacher – Hartlepool & Durham

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Hartlepool, Durham and the surrounding areas, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to join our schools throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to gain valuable experience, or looking for a new long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Hartlepool, Durham & surrounding areas

Day-to-day, long-term and full-time opportunities

As a Primary Teacher, you'll play a key role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment, supporting pupils to achieve their potential and making a real difference to their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the primary curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support pupils with SEND where required.
• Work effectively as part of the wider school team.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
• ECTs and experienced teachers welcome.
• Experience teaching within EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Completion of the required KCSIE safeguarding training/course, or willingness to complete this as part of the onboarding process.

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £140 – £240 per day
• Opportunities across Hartlepool, Durham and surrounding areas
• Long-term and full-time opportunities
• Potential for permanent positions
• Fast-track registration and compliance process
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

If you're looking for your next Primary Teaching opportunity and want to make a real difference in children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards. All required safeguarding training, including the KCSIE course where applicable, must be completed as part of the onboarding process before commencing work.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Chris Shaw – 01642 983001