KS1 Teacher

Primary Teacher – Upper KS1
Location: Gateshead
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: Until the end of the academic year
Pay: £150–£170 per day (paid weekly)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Gateshead who are seeking a fully qualified teacher to join their team after the Easter holidays.

This is a full-time role teaching Upper Key Stage 1, running through to the end of the academic year.

• Full class teacher responsibility within Upper KS1
• Planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with staff and leadership

• Holds QTS (or equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification)
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Upper KS1
• Strong classroom management skills
• Passionate, reliable and committed to pupil progress

• Competitive daily rate of £150–£170
  , depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunity to work in a supportive school setting

If you’re a qualified primary teacher looking for a rewarding role for the summer term, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.

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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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