Calling All Early Career Teachers (ECTs) – Start Your Teaching Journey with Confidence! 

Ready to inspire the next generation? Whether you're about to graduate, have recently achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or are searching for your first teaching role, Teaching Personnel is here to help you take that exciting first step.

We're working with a range of welcoming and supportive schools across Gateshead, offering fantastic opportunities for Early Career Teachers to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence, and find the role that's right for them. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, a long-term placement, or your first permanent position, we'll support you every step of the way.

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £130–£165 per day (depending on the role and your experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm | Full-time opportunities available

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons within your specialist subject.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom where every student can succeed.
• Monitor student progress and provide meaningful feedback to support achievement.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Help shape young people's futures while developing your own teaching career.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds, or is currently working towards, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has a bachelor's degree in their specialist subject.
• Is passionate about making a positive impact in education.
• Has excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to obtain one).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Dedicated Consultant – Your own education recruitment specialist, offering personalised support from application to placement and beyond.

Free CPD & Training – Access professional development courses to build your confidence and enhance your teaching skills.

Variety of Schools – Experience different school settings or let us help you secure your ideal long-term or permanent role.

Competitive Daily Pay – Earn £130–£165 per day, with rates reflecting the role and your experience.

Career Progression – Many of our placements lead to long-term and permanent opportunities, helping you establish your teaching career.

Your teaching career starts here. If you're an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking for supportive schools, valuable experience and a dedicated team behind you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let Teaching Personnel help you find the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career in education! 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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