Secondary Teacher

Ripple Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Training & development

Supportive team

Experienced education professionals

Placements matched to subject

Job summary

Ripple Education is recruiting a qualified Secondary Teacher for roles in Gateshead and surrounding areas. The agency partners with local schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East, offering long-term, short-term and flexible supply opportunities.

You will deliver engaging lessons in your subject area, maintain a positive learning environment and adapt teaching to meet pupil needs. Commitment to safeguarding and professional collaboration is essential, with opportunities

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is essential.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of your subject specialism is expected.
• High expectations for all pupils and robust safeguarding awareness is required.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons within your subject area.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual pupil needs and plan/assess accordingly.
• Provide effective classroom cover for short-term assignments.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, teachers and school teams.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

QTS

Secondary teaching

Subject knowledge

Pupil expectations

Classroom management

Planning and assessment

Safeguarding

Professional relationships

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Secondary Teacher – GatesheadSecondary Schools | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities | Immediate Starts

Are you a qualified Secondary Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Gateshead and the surrounding area? Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

Opportunities Available

• Full-time positions
• Part-time positions
• Long-term placements
• Short-term and flexible supply

Why work with Ripple?

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Access to training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced teachers and education professionals
• Placements matched to your subject, skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a secondary school
• Strong knowledge of your subject specialism
• High expectations for all pupils
• Strong classroom management skills
• Confidence with planning, assessment and adapting learning where required
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils and school staff
• A flexible and proactive approach to working in different school environments

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The role

• Deliver engaging lessons within your subject specialism
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Plan and assess learning where required
• Provide effective classroom cover for short-term assignmentsWork collaboratively with teaching assistants, teachers and wider school teams
• Follow individual school policies, procedures and expectations
• Follow school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification and professional status checks, including relevant teacher status and prohibition checks
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration and success.