If you’re a qualified primary teacher looking for flexibility without losing job security, supply teaching could be exactly what you need. We work closely with a wide mix of primary schools across Newcastle and North Tyneside who regularly need reliable, confident supply teachers to step in and keep learning on track.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT keen to gain varied classroom experience, this is a great opportunity to stay in the classroom on your terms.
These are real classroom roles where you’ll teach, lead the room, and make a difference, without the long-term pressure of planning and marking.
What you’ll be doing
Typical hours are 8:30–15:30, including a 30-minute break. A day may involve:
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Taking full class responsibility across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
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Delivering pre-set lessons and maintaining routines
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Creating a calm, positive learning environment
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Managing behaviour confidently and fairly
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Working alongside supportive school staff
What’s on offer?
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Guaranteed pay for at least 3 days per week, even if you don’t work all 3 days
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Competitive daily rates
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Flexible working to suit your availability
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Ongoing work across Newcastle and North Tyneside
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Dedicated consultant support
Essential Requirements:
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Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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Relevant teaching or classroom-based qualification
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
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Strong classroom management and a positive attitude
Locations:
Work available across Newcastle upon Tyne & Gateshead
Ideal for:
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Teachers seeking job security with flexibility
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ECTs looking to gain varied classroom experience
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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