Unqualified Teacher – KS3/4

Unqualified Teacher – KS3/4

Unqualified Teacher – Secondary School Newcastle

Full-time – Monday to Friday

£550 – £600

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle that is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, tutors, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a secondary school setting.

The position is due to start in September 2026 and offers the opportunity for a long-term placement with potential permanent opportunities.

Working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will lead lessons during the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task with the work provided. You will be responsible for maintaining high expectations of behaviour, supporting student learning, and creating a positive classroom environment.

You will work across a variety of subject areas and year groups, gaining valuable experience within a supportive secondary school environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Support students to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Encourage student engagement, participation, and achievement.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour.
• Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students.
• Support the wider school community where required.

Requirements

• Recent experience working with young people within the last two years.
• A passion for education and supporting student success.
• Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Confidence leading groups of students in a classroom environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A professional, reliable, and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Degree-educated candidates are desirable but not essential.

Ideal Candidates May Have Experience As:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Tutor
• Mentor
• Youth Worker
• Sports Coach
• Graduate
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Aspiring Teacher

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Long-term opportunities with potential permanent contracts.
• Access to secondary schools across Liverpool.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Experience across a variety of subjects and year groups.
• Valuable preparation for future teacher training routes.

Interested?

Click Apply Now or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity to gain classroom experience and make a positive impact within a secondary school in Newcastle

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