MAT Leave Cover Teacher Needed!

Location: Newcastle
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Pay: Competitive rates (paid weekly via PAYE)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Newcastle to recruit an experienced and dedicated Year 2 Teacher for a maternity cover position starting in September 2025.

This is a full-time role covering a well-established Year 2 class, offering the opportunity to join a supportive team with a strong focus on pupil progress and well-being. The role is expected to continue for the duration of the maternity leave, with the potential to become a permanent post for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2

• Be confident in delivering the national curriculum and preparing pupils for end-of-KS1 assessments

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

• Be enthusiastic, reflective, and committed to high standards of teaching and learning

ECTs Welcome:

Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply and will be fully supported throughout the placement.

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE

• Access to CPD training and professional development

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunity for permanent employment within the school

If you are a committed and enthusiastic teacher looking for a new opportunity in Newcastle, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for further information.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

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.
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