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Secondary Teacher

Vida Education
Whitehaven Contract GBP 33,800 – 57,200
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Qualified Secondary Teachers – Whitehaven & Surrounding Areas

Flexible Supply & Long-Term Opportunities

Vida Education is currently seeking qualified secondary school teachers to work across a range of secondary schools in Whitehaven and the wider local areas.

We work closely with local schools to provide reliable, high-quality teaching staff on a supply basis, offering flexible day-to-day work alongside short-term, long-term and potential permanent opportunities.

Secondary Subjects in Demand

We are particularly keen to hear from teachers specialising in:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

  • Humanities (History, Geography, RE)

  • Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German)

  • Design & Technology

  • Computing / ICT

  • Physical Education (PE)

  • Music

  • Art

What We Offer
  • Flexible work to suit your availability

  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements

  • Opportunities in supportive secondary schools across Cumbria

  • Competitive daily rates of pay

  • A dedicated consultant with strong secondary education experience

  • Potential for long-term and permanent roles

Requirements
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (QTLS)

  • Experience teaching in UK secondary schools

  • Strong classroom management skills

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • A passion for supporting young people’s learning and development

Whether you are an experienced teacher, an ECT, or returning to teaching, Vida Education would love to hear from you.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please APPLY NOW.

Benefits of Working with Vida Education

Vida Education is an experienced education recruitment agency specialising in the placement of qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, and school admin and clerical staff across Lancashire and Cumbria.

  • Excellent rates of pay, in line with your experience

  • Fully AWR compliant

  • Experienced and dedicated consultants who pride themselves on providing a high-quality service

  • Free CPD-accredited training, including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent

We look forward to hearing from you.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks include, but are not limited to, an Enhanced DBS check, qualifications check, references, and UK Right to Work status. Further information will be provided upon application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business providing temporary and permanent job-seeking services.

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