Tyne and Wear

Teaching jobs in Sunderland.

Schools need reliable daily supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments across primary, secondary and post-16, particularly in shortage subjects. Actionus places qualified teachers into supply, long-term contract and permanent roles with safeguarding checks completed before placement.

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Hiring in Sunderland

What the Sunderland market looks like.

Sunderland and South Tyneside operate as one trust with services deliberately split between the two sites, so many roles involve working across both. The wider North East system is well connected by road and Metro, widening the practical travel radius.

Major employers in Tyne and Wear

  • South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
  • County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sunderland City Council adult social care

Also covering

South Shields · Washington · Durham · Gateshead · Seaham · Newcastle upon Tyne

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools and academies
  • Sixth form and further education
  • Independent schools

Common specialities

  • Primary
  • Maths
  • Science
  • English
  • Computing
  • Modern foreign languages

Questions

Teaching work in Sunderland, answered.

What teaching jobs are available in Sunderland?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching roles across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area, including primary schools, secondary schools and academies, sixth form and further education. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teachers in Sunderland?
Actionus works with education employers across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teachers.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Sunderland?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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