Secondary Supply Teachers

Job Title: Secondary Supply Teacher – Choose Your Days

Location: Darlington

Salary: £140–£220 per day (PAYE, no umbrella deductions)

Contract: Flexible supply (day-to-day, short-term, long-term)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

Looking for a teaching role without the pressure of constant planning? Supply teaching offers the flexibility to stay in the classroom while maintaining control over your schedule.

We are working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Leeds who are seeking adaptable and reliable teachers to step in, maintain continuity of learning, and provide a calm, structured classroom environment.

Whether you’re looking for one day a week or a full timetable, we will match you with schools that suit your preferences and teaching style.

What Your Day Might Look Like

• Delivering pre-set lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 opportunities may be available)
• Managing behaviour with confidence and consistency
• Building positive relationships quickly with students and staff
• Providing clear handover notes to support continuity

What You Will Receive

• Flexibility to choose when and where you work
• Opportunities across a variety of school settings, including academies and community schools
• Reliable bookings with clear information provided in advance
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden deductions
• A dedicated consultant who understands your needs

What We Are Looking For

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools
• Strong classroom presence and effective behaviour management
• Ability to adapt quickly and work confidently in new environments
• A positive and proactive approach

Safeguarding and Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant teaching qualifications (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Full employment history with explanations for any gaps
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines

All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education requirements.

Why Work with Protocol Education

We focus on matching great teachers with great schools, keeping the process simple and supportive:

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Friendly, local consultant support
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• Straightforward registration process and quick placements
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards available

*Pay rates are based on 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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