Qualified Teacher

Location: Northumberland
Job Type: Contract
Reference: QualTeach09121
Salary: PAYE: competitive, based on experience
Job Published: 11 December 2025

Qualified Teacher (Secondary Supply)

Location: Northumberland, in a thriving town with strong transport links and lovely community feel
Start date: ASAP
Pay: £163 to £263 per day (PAYE, depending on role and responsibilities)
Contract: Flexible supply, short-term or ongoing cover

The role

Looking for teaching without the relentless marking, late-night planning and endless admin? This school is a great fit for teachers who want flexibility without losing the joy of the classroom.

You’ll step into KS3 and KS4 lessons where needed, teach from prepared materials and keep learning moving. The school is well known for its strong pastoral culture, well-established routines and supportive leadership who genuinely value their supply teachers.

What you’ll be doing

  • Teaching across a range of subjects depending on your experience.

  • Delivering set lessons and maintaining learning quality.

  • Building quick rapport with students so lessons stay positive and purposeful.

  • Upholding behaviour expectations using simple, consistent routines.

  • Providing stability for students during staff absences.

What the school offers

  • Warm, well-organised staff who make supply teachers feel welcome.

  • A safe, settled environment where students want to learn.

  • Excellent facilities and a strong culture of collaboration.

  • A location with easy access from surrounding areas, whether you drive or use public transport.

What you’ll need

  • QTS or equivalent.

  • Strong classroom presence and confidence teaching KS3 and KS4.

  • A flexible, adaptable approach and willingness to teach across subjects when needed.

Why choose Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay that’s simple and transparent.

  • A consultant who knows your local schools well.

  • Free CPD including behaviour management, safeguarding refreshers and SEND training.

  • No umbrella company, no admin surprises, just fair pay and consistent work.

  • Roles in mainstream, SEND, intervention and pastoral support.

If you want balance, variety and a school where you can genuinely enjoy teaching, this one’s a great match.