Secondary Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Supply Teachers in the Tees Valley area. With full flexibility in scheduling and opportunities across various school types, this role offers a chance to make a positive impact while enjoying work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have UK teaching qualifications or relevant experience and a caring attitude towards students. Competitive weekly pay and continuous professional development are included.

Benefits

Weekly Pay (PAYE)

Free CPD training

Social events and activities

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Must have UK teaching qualifications or relevant experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments is essential.
• Should care about children's welfare and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality teaching to students in various settings.
• Ensure classroom management and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Be flexible with scheduling and adapt to different schools.

Skills

UK teaching qualifications or relevant classroom experience

Reliability and adaptability

Confidence managing behaviour

Job description

Be the Calm in the Chaos: Join Our Supply Team in Middlesbrough, Redcar & Beyond

Supply teaching isn’t just a stopgap, it’s a superpower. You turn up, tune in, and keep the classroom ticking like clockwork. Whether you’re after flexible days, full weeks, or the chance to dip your toe back into teaching waters, we’ve got schools ready to welcome you with open arms (and working photocopiers, hopefully).

We’re on the lookout for brilliant:

• Supply Teachers – Pick your days, bring your skills


• Secondary Subject Specialists – Maths, English, Science, you name it


• SEN Teachers & Support Staff – Calm, confident and compassionate? Let’s talk


• Cover Supervisors & HLTAs – Keep lessons on track without the planning panic


• TAs & Classroom Support Legends – You’re the unsung heroes, and we see you

Where?

Across Middlesbrough, Redcar, Guisborough, and nearby towns. Urban schools, village primaries, specialist settings. We’ve got options for every vibe.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Total Flexibility: Choose your days, pick your distance, stay in control


• Zero Morning Mayhem: Get booked in advance with our friendly SMS system


• Warm Welcomes: We only work with schools we know, trust, and rate


• Weekly Pay (PAYE): No umbrella faff, just prompt and clear payments


• Free CPD: Access Thrive training, SEND strategies, and behaviour support modules


• Social Events: Pizza nights, quiz battles, bowling. All the good stuff


• Referral Rewards: Know someone fab? Get £50 when they join our crew

Who You Are:

✅ You’ve got UK teaching qualifications or relevant classroom experience
✅ You’re happy to jump into new schools and hit the ground smiling
✅ You’re reliable, adaptable, and confident managing behaviour
✅ You care. About kids, classrooms, and leaving things better than you found them

The Extras That Matter:

• No planning (unless you fancy it)


• Support from a local consultant who actually listens


• Options in mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions


• Opportunities for long-term work if you want something more steady


• Access to our online portal so you’re always in the loop

Sound like your kind of gig?
Let’s chat. Whether you're seasoned, returning, or just curious, this could be the supply role that works for you.

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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