Secondary Teachers

Secondary Teachers – Durham and Surrounding Areas

2026 start, flexible supply work ranging from day to day cover to longer term contracts.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced teachers for secondary schools across Durham and surrounding areas. You'll work in various client schools delivering your subject across Key Stage 3 and 4 to mixed ability classes. This is a great opportunity to work and gain experience in different schools to gauge where you want your career to take you.

We work with numerous secondary schools across the North East including Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland, Durham and Gateshead. These schools have outstanding reputations in their local areas and are passionate about providing the best possible education for students.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering your subject across KS3 and KS4 to mixed ability classes
• Day to day supply cover or longer term contracts (your choice)
• Working in various schools across the region
• Planning and delivering inspiring lessons

You need:

• Recent experience teaching students aged 11 to 16
• Genuine desire to be part of committed teaching teams
• Passion for teaching with ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one and register on Update Service)

We pride ourselves on providing a tailored service. You have freedom to let us know where you're happy to travel for work and what year groups you prefer. Salary is dependent on experience, training and qualifications.

Contract: Flexible supply (day to day or longer term)
Start: 2026
Location: Durham and surrounding areas (Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland, Gateshead)

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071 to discuss opportunities.

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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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