Teach in a city that’s rich in community, culture, and coastlines
Protocol Education are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of several forward-thinking secondary schools across Sunderland, with exciting opportunities for passionate and driven English Teachers to join our educator community.
Whether you're near the leafy streets of Ashbrook, the village charm of Fatfield, or the vibrant heart of Pennywell, Sunderland offers an excellent backdrop for a rewarding teaching career. Our partner schools range from ambitious academies in North Hylton to inclusive community schools in Barnes, Sunniside, and The Herringtons—each with their own unique character, but all committed to high-quality education.
The role includes:
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Delivering inspiring English lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils
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Fostering a love of reading, writing, and communication
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Planning creative, engaging lessons that make a real impact
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Supporting whole-school literacy and student development
What we’re looking for:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
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Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
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A passion for working with young people of all abilities
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A current DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why choose Protocol Education?
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We will beat your current daily rate – simply provide a recent payslip as proof
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Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
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Access to over 500 CPD courses via our Lighthouse learning hub
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A dedicated consultant who supports you from registration through to placement
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£50 referral bonus for every educator you recommend
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Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and career goals
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Nationwide reach with local expertise, giving you more opportunities, more choice, and better support
Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a change or an ECT ready to start your career, Sunderland offers the ideal mix of opportunity, support, and community.
Apply now to speak with your local Protocol consultant and take the next step in your teaching journey.
Let’s get you vetted, placed, and paid what you're worth. You focus on the classroom - we’ll handle the rest
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.
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