Primary School Teacher – North East (Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Shields, Sunderland)

We are working with a network of welcoming primary schools across Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Shields, and Sunderland to appoint committed teachers who are available to work throughout the academic year, aligning with school term dates.

This role is ideal for teachers who value consistency, structure, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during term time while benefiting from competitive pay, excellent wellbeing support, and ongoing professional development.

📍 Location

North East England:

• Durham

• Gateshead

• Newcastle

• North Tyneside

• Northumberland

• South Shields

• Sunderland

💷 Salary & Benefits

• Competitive daily/annual pay (based on experience)

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Extensive health & wellbeing support

• Career-long CPD & training opportunities

• Dedicated professional support and development\

📋 Key Responsibilities

As a Primary School Teacher, you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons across all areas of the national primary curriculum.

• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that motivates and inspires pupils to achieve their best.

• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.

• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain high standards of pupil conduct.

• Communicate regularly with parents/carers to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

• Collaborate with colleagues, teaching assistants and leadership teams to enhance whole-school outcomes.

• Participate in school events, professional development sessions and meetings as required.

🎯 Skills & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent.

• Recent primary classroom experience and strong understanding of Key Stages 1 & 2 teaching.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Schools Mutual Services?

Be part of a supportive and collaborative education community that values teacher wellbeing, professional growth, and positive pupil outcomes. You’ll enjoy access to high-quality training, health support programmes, and a team that champions your career progression.

📄 How to Apply

Click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.