Qualified Teacher Wanted | Primary Supply Teacher – Durham

Durham | September 2026 | Primary Schools | ⏰ Flexible Supply & Long-Term Opportunities

Your Classroom. Your Choice. Your Career.

Are you a qualified teacher looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to work in great Primary Schools across Durham?

Milk Education is recruiting QTS Primary Teachers for a range of day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply opportunities starting in September.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for a better work-life balance, an ECT building your experience, or you’re looking for your next long-term school, we can connect you with schools that match your experience, teaching style and career goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• ‍ Delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Planning and adapting lessons to meet pupil needs.
• Assessing learning and providing effective feedback.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• ⭐ Building strong relationships with pupils.
• Helping pupils make meaningful progress.
• Becoming a valued member of each school community.

We’re Looking For

• ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome.
• Recent experience teaching in a Primary School.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for helping children learn and succeed.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.
• A professional, reliable and positive approach.

Why Supply Teaching?

You choose what works for you.

Looking for flexibility? Take day-to-day bookings.

Want consistency? Explore long-term placements.

Found your perfect school? Temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities can be available.

Milk Education takes the time to understand what you’re looking for and match you with schools where you can genuinely thrive.

Why Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• ⚡ Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Access to a wide network of Primary Schools.
• FREE CPD training and professional development.
• FREE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator Wellbeing support.
• School Preparation Pack.
• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent positions.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Ready for Your Next Classroom?

If you’re a QTS Primary Teacher looking for exciting opportunities across Durham, send your CV to Bethany today.

bethany.dowell@milk-education.co.uk

Durham – DH1 1AA

Apply now and let’s find your next school!

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.