Primary Teacher – September Starts (County Durham)
Location: Across County Durham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply
Travel: Access to a vehicle is highly advantageous for reaching a wider range of schools.
About the Role
Teaching Personnel are seeking passionate, dedicated, and flexible Primary Teachers to join our supply pool for the new academic year.
We work closely with a large number of EYFS, KS1, and KS2 schools across County Durham, providing consistent work for teachers who want either:
✅ Long-term placements
✅ Flexible day-to-day supply
✅ Guaranteed pay schemes
✅ Opportunities to secure permanent roles
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to build experience, we can support you in finding the right school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality lessons that support progress and engagement across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
Ensure effective classroom management and a positive learning atmosphere.
Adapt quickly to different school settings, routines, and year groups.
Assess pupil progress and provide feedback in line with school policies.
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff, and leadership teams.
Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and curriculum expectations.
✅ Key Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
Effective behaviour management and adaptable teaching style.
A positive, resilient, and proactive approach to working in new environments.
A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
A driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly beneficial.
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
Competitive weekly pay via PAYE.
A dedicated consultant to support you with placements throughout the academic year.
Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles across County Durham.
Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle and preferences.
Free and discounted CPD training, including phonics, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
Opportunity to work across a wide variety of supportive, welcoming primary schools.
Streamlined registration and ongoing personalised career support.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate Primary Teacher looking for flexible or long-term roles from September, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us today to begin your registration and explore upcoming September opportunities across County Durham.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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