Gateshead has over 110 schools and nurseries, with a strong demand for supply staff. Humly connects you directly with the right roles.
Gateshead sits on the south bank of the River Tyne, directly opposite Newcastle. The borough has 112 schools and nurseries educating over 28,000 children, with strong provision across all phases of education.
Areas like Low Fell, Whickham and Blaydon have thriving school communities. Gateshead's proximity to Newcastle means educators can access roles across both boroughs for maximum flexibility.
112
Schools & nurseries
28,400
Children educated
48
Nurseries
43
Primary schools
13
Secondary schools
Gateshead is home to around 43 primary schools, supporting families across Low Fell, Whickham, Blaydon and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Gateshead to cover day-to-day supply, longer placements and PPA work, and qualified primary teachers, HLTAs and teaching assistants can browse and book these primary school roles instantly through the Humly app.
There are approximately 13 secondary schools across Gateshead, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Gateshead to fill subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor and longer-term placement roles, so secondary teachers can set their subjects and availability and pick up suitable secondary school work directly through the app.
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Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Gateshead and the surrounding areas. Once your profile and compliance are complete, you can browse and book primary supply roles instantly through the Humly app, including day-to-day cover, longer placements and PPA work.
Yes — secondary supply roles across Gateshead are bookable through the Humly app. This includes subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor roles and longer-term placements. Set your subject preferences and availability so we can match you to the right schools.
Gateshead has approximately 112 schools and nurseries.
Teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists across Gateshead.
Yes — set your own availability and choose the days that suit you.
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