Primary Teacher

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for work in Peterlee and the surrounding area? Ripple Education is a local, teacher-led education agency working with schools across the North East. We're looking for passionate and committed Primary Teachers who want to make a positive difference to children's learning and school experience. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, a better work-life balance or your next long-term position, we'll take the time to get to know you and match you with opportunities that suit your experience and availability. Why work with Ripple?

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Access to training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced teachers and education professionals
• Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it's really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us., Depending on the placement, you may:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum
• Create a positive and safe learning environment
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Assess learning and provide appropriate feedback
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff
• Follow individual school policies, procedures and expectations
• Follow school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements

Safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education's rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification and professional status checks, including relevant teacher status and prohibition checks
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a primary school
• High expectations for all pupils
• Strong classroom management skills
• A good understanding of planning, assessment and the primary curriculum
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and the wider school community
• A flexible and proactive approach to working in different school environments
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Together, we can create ripples of positivity in education.