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Secondary Schools
Finding your perfect teaching or classroom support roles in secondary schools starts here.
Why to expect in secondary schools:
Secondary school staff play a vital role in guiding students through key stages of learning, preparing them for exams, further education, and future careers.
From maths and English to science, humanities, and the arts, teaching in secondary schools allows you to inspire and influence the next generation across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Qualified teacher roles: subject specialist teachers (KS3–KS5), SEND teachers, ECTs, intervention teachers and PPA cover teachers
- Classroom and pastoral support roles: teaching assistants, SEND TAs, 1:1 support staff, cover supervisors and HLTAs
- Specialist and additional roles: behaviour mentors, SEMH and inclusion support staff, learning mentors, invigilators, tutors and intervention specialists
We have a wide range of full-time, part-time, short-term, long-term or permanent roles to choose from.
Latest secondary teaching and support jobs
We work with schools across England to match teachers and support staff with rewarding opportunities that work around you and your lifestyle.
Learning Support Assistant - Secondary
Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School Protocol Education is currently working in partnership with secondary schools seeking experienced Learning Support Assistants to join their teams immediately. This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled and reliable professional who can provide...
Barking
£90 - 120 per day
Permanent Teaching
Qualified English Teacher
English Teacher – Secondary School - Immediate Start Tower Hamlets Start: Immediate Contract: Full-time Ready to step straight into a classroom where your subject really matters? We’re working with a welcoming secondary school looking for a confident and passionate English...
Tower Hamlets
£160 - 200 per day
Permanent Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Are you ready for a role where routine meets real connection — and where play matters just as much as progress? A vibrant secondary setting in Gateshead is recruiting a Teaching Assistant who brings warmth, confidence and positivity to every...
Gateshead
£89.35 - 120.00 per hour + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Supply Teaching
Graduate teaching assistant
Are you someone who thrives on connection, warms up a room with your energy, and genuinely enjoys spending time with young people? We are looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a calm, structured, high-expectation secondary setting in Gateshead where...
Gateshead
£89.35 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Supply Teaching
Teaching Assistant
We’re recruiting in Gateshead for a Teaching Assistant who doesn’t do “standing on the sidelines.” You’ll move around the classroom supporting learning, help students sharpen their literacy skills, and be present throughout the day — including during breakfast club and...
Gateshead
£83.90 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Supply Teaching
Teaching Assistant
Aspiring Teacher? Start Here! Want hands-on school experience in Gateshead? This Teaching Assistant role gives you the full picture of school life — from breakfast club engagement to classroom support and structured social time at lunch (yes, that includes ping...
Gateshead
£83.90 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Supply Teaching
School support assistant
Ready to make a real difference in Gateshead? We’re looking for a confident, upbeat Teaching Assistant who isn’t afraid to get stuck in. This is a role for someone who’ll support learning in the classroom - and then happily jump...
Gateshead
£89.35 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Supply Teaching
Teaching assistant
Teaching Assistant Opportunity Are you warm, confident and ready to make a real difference in young people’s lives? We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team In Gateshead. Experience is welcome but not essential. What matters most...
Gateshead
£89.35 - 120.00 per day + PAYE, Daily rate dependent on experience
Supply Teaching
German Teacher
Open minds, build confidence and bring languages to life Are you a German teacher who loves helping students find their voice in another language? A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Bristol is seeking a full-time German Teacher to join...
Bristol
£162.31 - 251.72 per day
Permanent Teaching
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How to become a secondary school teacher?
To begin a career in secondary education teaching, you’ll need to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through routes such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), School Direct, or other Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes.
We also support graduates who want to train and gain classroom experience.
Frequently asked questions about working in secondary schools
Yes, primary teachers can move into secondary teaching, but it usually requires additional training and subject specialism. Secondary teaching focuses on specific subjects, so gaining subject knowledge through CPD courses, a PGCE, or school-based programs like SCITT can help. Practical experience in a secondary classroom, such as supply work or shadowing, is also valuable.
In some cases, yes. A primary PGCE provides Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which allows you to teach across phases. However, schools may prefer subject expertise for secondary positions.
You’ll need QTS, gained through a PGCE, School Direct, or similar ITT route, often with a degree in your chosen subject.
Ready to find your next teaching or support role in secondary schools?
Register with Protocol Education today and access the latest roles in secondary schools across England.
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