Supply Teacher

Supply Teacher – Durham Schools ASAP start, all subjects, all experience levels considered.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting supply teachers for schools across Durham, with work available immediately. These positions cover a range of settings — primary, secondary, mainstream, and SEND — and are open to teachers across all subjects and experience levels, including those newly qualified.

Day-to-day supply is a flexible option that allows you to build familiarity with a variety of Durham schools, with the potential for longer-term bookings as relationships develop. Schools across the region are actively looking for reliable, classroom-ready teachers who can step in and maintain a positive learning environment at short notice.

What you'll be doing:

• Covering planned and unplanned absences across Durham schools
• Delivering pre-set lesson plans or using your own initiative when required
• Managing classrooms effectively and maintaining high expectations
• Building familiarity with local schools over time

You'll need:

• QTS or equivalent
• Confidence and adaptability in the classroom
• Strong communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Flexible working — take the days that suit you
• Free CPD
• Dedicated consultant support
• Routes into long-term and permanent roles

Contract: Day-to-day supply | Start: ASAP | Location: Durham schools | Subjects: All

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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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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