Teacher Vacancy – From January (Ongoing)
Location: Gateshead (SEND Specialist Setting)
Employer: Protocol Education
Start: January – ongoing
Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher seeking a meaningful role where you can make a profound difference every day? We are recruiting on behalf of an exceptional SEND specialist provision in Gateshead that values inclusion, innovation, and personalised learning.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join a school community committed to delivering tailored, engaging education for pupils with complex learning needs. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help to create enriching learning experiences that promote confidence, communication, independence and wellbeing.
The setting provides an inclusive, nurturing environment where every voice is valued and every learner is supported to thrive. Staff work closely with health, social and therapy professionals to ensure holistic development for every pupil.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient qualified teacher who:
- Has experience or strong interest in special educational needs and/or communication difficulties.
- Believes in child-centred, differentiated learning that meets pupils where they are.
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Is committed to inclusive practice, teamwork and ongoing professional growth.
Why Apply?
- Be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team focused on making a real impact.
- Contribute to a setting where staff wellbeing and pupil progress are equally prioritised.
- Work in a school with excellent resources and facilities designed to support a rich, sensory and engaging curriculum.
- Develop your skills working with creative communication strategies and holistic learning approaches.
Key Skills & Qualities
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills and flexible teaching approaches.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
- Ability to adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
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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