Primary Teachers Needed - Gateshead

Protocol Education is currently recruiting two enthusiastic and committed Primary Teachers to join welcoming and supportive primary schools in Gateshead from September 2026.

These are fantastic opportunities for teachers looking for a new role within a friendly school environment, with supportive leadership teams and a strong focus on providing high-quality education for every child.

The schools are looking for teachers who can create engaging lessons, build positive relationships and establish a classroom environment where pupils feel confident, motivated and ready to learn.

As a Primary Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Teach across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on experience and school requirements.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and other support staff.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies.

The successful candidates will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A passion for helping children achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, flexible and professional approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

ECTs are welcome to apply, as well as experienced teachers looking for their next opportunity.

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE.
• Access to free CPD and professional development training.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of local primary schools.
• Long-term and permanent teaching opportunities.
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing career advice, interview support and guidance.

If you're a Primary Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.

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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