Primary School Teacher – Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Gateshead

Start Date: After Easter Holidays

Contract: Full-time or part-time available. Term-time only

Pay: Starting from £140 per day

Milk Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gateshead to appoint a Primary School Teacher to join their dedicated team after the Easter break.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their practice within a supportive and nurturing school environment, with potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities.

About the School

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

The Role: Primary School Teacher

As a Primary School Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum while creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in line with the primary UK curriculum
• Plan and prepare lessons where required
• Differentiate learning to meet a range of abilities and needs
• Assess and monitor pupil progress

Classroom Environment & Pupil Development

• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Build strong relationships with pupils to support engagement and achievement
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff
• Contribute to planning and school activities
• Engage with ongoing professional development opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching within a Primary School setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• A passion for inspiring and supporting young learners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• ECTs are encouraged to apply

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 £140
• FastTrack™ compliance process
• Dedicated consultant support (24/7 access)
• Access to 1,000+ FREE and discounted 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

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Primary School Teacher opportunity in Gateshead, apply today with your CV and send it directly to elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk who will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

We look forward to supporting you in finding your next teaching opportunity.

Phone: 0191 486 2500

Email: elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk