Secondary English Teacher- South Shields

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Job Title: Secondary English Teacher

Location: South Shields

Start Date: April 2026

Contract: Flexible (Short-term and long-term fixtures available)

Salary- £130-£251 a day (paid to scale from day 1)

Are you an English teacher with an enthusiasm for learning and inspiring the future generation? Teaching personnel is seeking skilled and passionate English teachers to join our network- offering their skills to secondary schools in and around South Shields.

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who are passionate about inspiring students and supporting their academic development in English.

About the role:

Delivering consistent, high quality English lessons to students across KS3 and KS4 (opportunities for KS5)
Creating a positive and motivating classroom environment, that encourages progress and passion
Managing classroom behaviour effectively
Desirable candidates will have:

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) or surrounding relevant teaching qualifications
Previous experience teaching English at a secondary level
Strong communication skills
Ability to build rapport with students and teachers
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, classroom management and student behaviour
Why apply with Teaching Personnel?

A devoted consultant to offer ongoing support through your work
Access to free training and development opportunities
Competitive pay, offered in line with experience
Flexible roles to suit your availability and career goals
If you are a motivated English teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Gateshead, we would love to hear from you.

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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