Are you an experienced teacher looking to step away from the pressures of full-time teaching without leaving the classroom behind? This is one of the most rewarding and flexible Teaching jobs in Gateshead for qualified professionals who want to focus on teaching again.
Protocol Education is working in partnership with a range of well-established primary schools across Gateshead to recruit experienced teachers for flexible supply roles, with the option to move into longer-term placements.
What your role will involve:
This position allows you to return to the core of teaching — delivering high-quality lessons and supporting pupils — without the added pressure of full-time responsibilities.
You will:
* Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
* Maintain high classroom standards and effective behaviour management
* Quickly establish rapport with pupils and staff
* Adapt your teaching style to suit different school environments
* Ensure continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher
For longer-term roles, you may also take on planning and assessment responsibilities, allowing for greater consistency and impact.
Why experienced teachers choose supply:
* Reduced workload and improved work-life balance
* Flexibility to choose when and where you work
* Opportunity to experience different school settings
* Ability to focus on teaching without additional pressures
* Pathways into long-term or permanent Teaching jobs in Gateshead
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Proven classroom experience within primary education
* Strong behaviour management and adaptability
* A confident, professional approach
* A passion for delivering high-quality teaching
Working hours:
* Flexible (part-time or full-time)
* 8:30am – 3:30pm
* Term-time only
Why work with Protocol Education?
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Access to a wide network of local schools
* Ongoing CPD and professional development
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities for long-term placements
Apply now
If you’re an experienced educator seeking flexible Teaching jobs in Gateshead, apply today and rediscover the balance in your teaching career.
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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