General Cover

Job title: General Cover Teacher

Location: Gateshead

Start date: February 2026

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £130-£160 a day

Are you a dedicated and reliable Secondary school teacher, who is looking for supply work in Gateshead Here at Teaching Personnel, we have exactly what you’re looking for!

We are currently looking for a Qualified Secondary Supply Teacher to join our network and work in a welcoming and inclusive school in Gateshead Whether you’re an ECT or have been teaching for years, this role will allow you to have the opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and make a positive impact on the local community.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating an engaging and passionate classroom environment
• Delivering consistent pre-planned lessons to students ranging from KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Manage classroom behaviour and student dynamics

What we need from you:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience within a classroom
• Effective communication skills

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working hours
• Various schools within our network
• Professional support offered
• Competitive daily rate

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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