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Secondary School Teacher (QTS)

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Posted on: 5 Aug 2026

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£150 - £250 per day Darlington, County Durham Contract
Job title:
Secondary School Teacher (QTS)
Location:
Darlington, County Durham
Start date:
01/09/2026
Salary:
£150 - £250 per day

Are you a qualified secondary teacher looking for greater flexibility, or searching for your next long-term teaching opportunity?


Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting Qualified Secondary Teachers to work in a range of secondary schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for the variety of day-to-day supply or the stability of a long-term placement, we have opportunities to suit your career goals.


We work with schools across a wide range of subjects and can match you with roles that fit your experience, preferences and availability.

The Role

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons within your subject specialism or across general cover.
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.
  • Follow school policies and maintain effective classroom management.
  • Assess and monitor student progress where required in long-term positions.
  • Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and school leaders.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Experience teaching within UK secondary schools.
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • A flexible, professional and reliable approach.
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

  • Long-term positions paid to scale.
  • Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools and subject specialisms.
  • Opportunities for both day-to-day supply and long-term placements.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
  • Access to training and professional development.
  • Opportunities to secure permanent teaching positions.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT), or simply looking for a better work-life balance through supply teaching, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Spencer Clarke Group team will be in touch.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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