PGCE Students – Start Gaining School Experience Now
Teesside & Surrounding Areas | Primary Supply Opportunities
Are you a PGCE student graduating this summer and thinking ahead to September?
Why wait until you’re qualified to start building experience? We are working with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Teesside and surrounding areas who are keen to offer flexible supply opportunities to trainee teachers now — helping you gain valuable classroom experience before securing your first ECT role in September.
Location: Teesside & surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing
Position: Primary Supply (Trainee Teacher / Pre-ECT)
Why Start Now?
Gain hands-on classroom experience before September
Build confidence across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Experience different school settings and teaching styles
Strengthen your CV ahead of permanent ECT applications
Create professional connections with local schools
Opportunities may lead to September ECT roles
This is a fantastic opportunity to transition smoothly from training into your first teaching post.
About the Role
Support and deliver engaging lessons (with appropriate guidance where required)
Adapt to different classroom environments
Maintain a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere
Support pupils’ progress and wellbeing
Work alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders
Who We’re Looking For
PGCE / SCITT students due to qualify this summer
Confident and proactive individuals eager to gain experience
Flexible and adaptable across different year groups
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Passionate about making a positive impact in primary education
Starting supply work now can give you a real advantage when applying for September positions — schools value candidates who already understand routines, expectations, and classroom practice.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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