Primary (Supply) Teacher

2 weeks ago

Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Ripple Education Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year


Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education?

Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.

We are looking for committed Primary Teachers, in the Gateshead area, to complement our qualified workforce of supply educators. 

With Ripple Education, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills as an educator and receive bespoke support and training, whilst becoming a valued and respected member of the Ripple community.

Our Senior Leadership Team consists of friendly, experienced teachers who are passionate about education.  

The ideal candidate will be passionate about education with the ability to deliver high standards of teaching and learning to pupils whilst creating relationships of mutual trust. With the shared goal of making positive contributions to children's achievements and to a school's success

Person Specification 

Minimum Essential Requirements 

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Minimum of 2 references
  • Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience/Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Experience working in a primary school

Skills and Competencies

  • Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations and aspirations for all children.
  • Have excellent classroom management skills and be proficient in planning, assessment and target setting
  • Be an effective communicator, working in collaboration with colleagues and the wider community
  • An ability to work as part of a team.
  • Be prepared to be involved in the wider life of a school
  • Ability to show initiative with minimum supervision
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills

Work Related Circumstances

  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Participate in training
  • A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Ripple Education Benefits

  • Staff social events
  • Extensive Training Opportunities
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Financial planning services
  • Flexitime
  • Pension

How To Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return. 

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly.

  • Follow this link  to complete and apply.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview. 

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview. 

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment. 

Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration and success.

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