Are you a Primary Teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for flexible work in Gateshead primary schools where you can focus on teaching, gain valuable classroom experience, and keep control of your schedule? Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Gateshead who are looking for enthusiastic teachers to support their classrooms through supply teaching and long-term placements. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced teacher looking for a better work-life balance, supply teaching can be a fantastic way to develop your career while keeping flexibility. Working hours are typically 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. Why Supply? Supply teaching gives you the chance to teach without being tied into a long-term commitment straight away, while still gaining valuable experience in different school environments. When you work with Protocol Education, you can: • Choose the days you want to work • Work across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 • Experience different school environments • Focus on teaching without excessive admin or planning • Enjoy a healthier work-life balance And of course, one of the biggest benefits of working in schools… You’ll enjoy all the school holidays off, giving you time to travel, recharge, spend time with family, or focus on your own development between terms. A Pathway Into Full-Time Teaching Roles Many teachers begin their careers through supply work before securing long-term or permanent positions in schools they enjoy working with. Supply teaching allows you to: • Experience different schools before committing long term • Build strong relationships with school leadership teams • Showcase your teaching style and classroom management • Gain valuable references and experience In fact, many schools prefer to recruit teachers they have already seen working successfully in their classrooms, meaning supply work can often lead directly to full-time opportunities. What You’ll Be Doing Depending on the school and placement, you may: • Deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum • Support pupils’ learning and classroom engagement • Maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines • Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment Every school is different, which makes supply teaching a brilliant way to grow your confidence and expand your experience quickly. We’re Looking For • Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS) • Early Career Teachers (ECTs) • Teachers with experience in EYFS, KS1, or KS2 • Positive, adaptable and reliable professionals • Strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing Why Work with Protocol Education When you join Protocol Education, you’ll benefit from: • Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies • Flexible work that fits around your schedule • Opportunities across a wide range of Gateshead primary schools • Free access to CPD and professional development training • Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant • Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles Our goal is simple. To help great teachers find great schools. Ready to Get Started? If you're looking for a Primary Teacher or ECT role in Gateshead that offers flexibility, experience, and support, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a difference in local primary classrooms. 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.