Primary School Teacher

Job description

Location: Gateshead

Pay: £145 – £232 per day

Hours: Monday – Friday | Full-time/Part-time

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role – Primary School Teacher

Milk Education is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers to work across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Gateshead and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure flexible work or a longer-term role, starting immediately. You’ll have the chance to deliver engaging lessons, support pupil progress and make a real impact in the classroom.

About the School – Primary School Teacher

This friendly and community-focused primary school is committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all pupils. The school supports children with a wide range of needs, including SEND, SEMH, Autism, and additional learning barriers.

The school offers:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• A collaborative and welcoming teaching environment
• A strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and pupil progress
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A positive, relationship-driven culture where every child is valued

Key Responsibilities – Primary School Teacher

• Deliver high-quality teaching across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Assess and monitor pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff

Requirements – Primary School Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• No relocation

Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work with and for.

Benefits include:

• Competitive daily rates starting from £145
• FastTrack™ compliance process
• Dedicated consultant support (24/7 access)
• Access to free CPD courses
• Free lesson plans and teaching resources
• Health and wellbeing support
• Strong relationships with schools and trusts
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Interested? Get in touch to find out more:

0191 486 2500

elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk

All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance and vetting checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

03-06-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English