Job Description

Primary Teacher - Northumberland

Location: Various locations across Northumberland (including Ashington, Blyth, Bedlington, Cramlington, Morpeth and Hexham)

Role Type: Flexible - Full-time & Part-time Primary Teaching Jobs available

Age Range: EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1) & Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teacher

Start Date: ASAP & from January 2026

Rate of Pay: £140 to £231.80 per day

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher based in the Northumberland area looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and supportive schools? Whether you're seeking short-term supply, long-term placements, or a route into a permanent role - Tradewind Recruitment is here to help.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Local roles available: Primary Teacher positions across Northumberland - ideal for those wanting work close to home, from the coastal towns to the rural Tyne Valley.

  • Flexible work: Choose when and where you work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • Permanent opportunities: We can support you in securing permanent teaching positions across the North East.

  • Long-term roles immediately available: Paying to scale from day one without waiting 12 weeks for AWR.

  • Sign-on Bonus: £300 if you are currently registered with another agency.

  • Referral Bonus: £100 for every teacher or teaching assistant you refer.

  • Pension: Enrolment into our pension scheme.

  • Free Education and Training via the National College: Monthly CPD, education and training courses, safeguarding training, and more.

  • Free Enhanced DBS: We reimburse the cost when processed through Tradewind Recruitment and registered on the update service.

  • Guaranteed Pay Scheme: Secure your income for the 2025/26 academic year.

  • Exclusive opportunities: Access to vacancies available only through Tradewind Recruitment.

  • Weekly pay: Consistent weekly pay direct to you.

  • Simply Teaching roles: Positions available with no planning, marking, or assessing required.

What You'll Need

  • UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent, suitable for Primary teaching.

  • No QTS? We also offer opportunities such as Teaching Assistant or HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant).

  • Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply!

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