Secondary Supply Teacher

Job Title: Secondary Supply Teacher - Choose Your Days

Location: Hartlepool

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

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

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

Looking for a teaching role that fits around your life, not the other way around? Supply teaching gives you the freedom to stay in the classroom without the added pressure of planning and marking every evening.

We are working with a range of welcoming and well supported secondary schools across Hartlepool, looking for confident and adaptable teachers to step in, maintain continuity of learning, and create a positive classroom environment.

Whether you're available one day a week or seeking a full timetable, we'll match you with schools that suit your preferences, teaching style, and availability.

What Your Day Will Involve

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

What You'll Receive

• Full flexibility to choose when and where you work
• Opportunities across a variety of school settings, including academies and community schools
• Reliable, pre-booked work with clear expectations
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden deductions or umbrella companies
• A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you throughout

What We're Looking For

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

Safeguarding and Compliance

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

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold relevant teaching qualifications (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years
• Supply a full employment history with any gaps explained
• Demonstrate 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 keep things straightforward-matching great teachers with the right schools:

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