Qualified Teacher

North East/ permanent / £165 - 250 per day

Job Title: Qualified Teacher

Location: Durham

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £165 - £250 per day

Are you a passionate Qualified Teacher with a subject specialism who can inspire and engage secondary students?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4?

Are you looking for a fixed-term, long-term or permanent teaching opportunity within a supportive secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of well-established secondary schools across Durham. These schools are committed to creating positive learning environments where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, supported by dedicated leadership teams and inclusive school cultures.

The schools are looking to appoint a Qualified Teacher on a fixed-term, long-term or permanent basis from September 2026. The successful Qualified Teacher will deliver engaging lessons within their subject specialism, support student progress and attainment, and contribute positively to the wider school community whilst maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

The successful Qualified Teacher will have:

• QTS with a recognised subject specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching within a UK secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Excellent classroom management skills
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that support student progress
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.