Are you a qualified Primary Teacher ready to join a well-structured Gateshead school where leadership is visible, behaviour is strong, and there is genuine potential for a full-time role? We are working directly with a two-form entry primary school in central Gateshead with approximately 380 pupils on roll. The school has a strong reputation locally for stability, clear expectations, and consistent routines across all year groups. Due to staffing changes, they require a confident KS2 teacher to step into a Year 5 classroom, initially on a supply basis, with the clear intention of reviewing for a permanent appointment. This is not simply day-to-day cover — the school is looking for someone who wants to embed themselves into the team, build relationships with pupils, and potentially secure a long-term position. The Role: Full teaching responsibility for a Year 5 class Planning and delivering lessons in line with the National Curriculum Monitoring progress and adapting teaching Working closely with the parallel class teacher Contributing to staff meetings where required What’s Already in Place: Shared planning across the year group Strong TA support in class Clear behaviour policy used consistently across school Supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team Essential Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Recent KS2 teaching experience Strong classroom management Commitment to consistency and structure Benefits That Really Stand Out: Competitive daily pay, paid weekly FREE CPD and safeguarding training Support from a dedicated Gateshead consultant Clear potential for permanent, full-time role This school is looking for stability and commitment — and for the right teacher, this could develop into a secure long-term position within a strong Gateshead primary setting. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.