English Teacher (Aspiring / Grads / Career Changers)

What makes this opportunity different

This role is designed for people at the start of their teaching journey. You won’t be expected to know everything on day one. Instead, you’ll be supported to grow into the role.

You’ll be working within a secondary English department, gradually building confidence in the classroom while developing the skills needed to become a qualified teacher in the future.

Think of it as stepping into teaching with a safety net, structure, and real guidance around you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Working with pupils in small groups and whole-class settings
• Helping students engage with reading, writing, and discussion
• Learning how to plan, deliver, and reflect on lessons over time
• Building classroom confidence with guidance from experienced teachers

You won’t be thrown in at the deep end. You’ll ease in, observe, support, and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow.

What you’ll gain

This is a real stepping stone into teaching, not just a temporary classroom role.

You’ll gain:

• Hands-on classroom experience in a secondary school setting
• A clear pathway into teacher training routes such as PGCE or Schools Direct
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced educators
• Structured training and professional development opportunities
• Confidence working with young people in a real school environment
• Transferable skills for a long-term career in education

Many people use roles like this to decide if teaching is right for them, and then progress into fully qualified teacher status with confidence.

Who this role is for

This opportunity is ideal if you are:

• A graduate considering a career in teaching
• Someone looking for a meaningful career change into education
• An aspiring English teacher who wants classroom experience first
• Passionate about supporting young people and education

You do not need prior classroom experience. You just need:

• Strong communication skills
• A positive, resilient attitude
• A genuine interest in working with young people
• A willingness to learn and be supported

Training and support

Through Protocol Education, you will receive:

• Full onboarding and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and development resources
• Guidance on progressing into teacher training routes
• Regular check-ins to support your confidence and growth

We’re here to make sure you don’t feel out of your depth. You’ll always have someone to turn to.

Why start with Protocol Education

We specialise in helping people take their first step into education. Whether you’re testing the waters or committed to becoming a teacher, we’ll help you find the right school, the right support, and the right pathway forward.

This isn’t about fitting you into a role. It’s about helping you build a career.

Ready to take the first step?

If you’re ready to explore a future in teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

Register with Protocol Education today and start your journey towards becoming an English Teacher in Gateshead.

Let’s find out what you’re capable of when you’ve got the right support behind you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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