Primary Teacher

Location: Across Durham (primarily DH1 2EY)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Flexible Hours
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Full-Time Supply Teacher to work across a range of primary schools in the Durham area, with a strong focus on schools in and around DH1. This role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety, thrive in different school environments, and want the flexibility to choose EYFS, KS1, or KS2 year groups depending on preference and expertise.

You can select mornings, afternoons, or full-day assignments, giving you the freedom to manage your time while still enjoying consistent, full-time work.

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across EYFS to Year 6.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and classroom expectations.
• Support pupils’ learning and wellbeing, ensuring positive outcomes.
• Follow school policies and procedures, maintaining professional standards.
• Build effective relationships with staff and pupils across multiple schools.

• PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Ability to confidently teach across EYFS–Year 6 (your choice of preferred year groups)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic approach
• Own transport highly desirable to access a wider range of schools across Durham

When you sign up with Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly
• Access to CPD courses, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• A dedicated Education Consultant supporting you throughout your career
• Opportunities to experience a wide variety of school settings
• Access to an online portal to manage your diary, pay, and preferences
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends or colleagues
• Long-term, short-term, and flexible opportunities depending on your career goals

If you’re a passionate and adaptable Primary Teacher looking for full-time supply work across Durham, we’d love to hear from you. Join an agency that puts your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance first.

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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