Newly Qualified Secondary Teachers/ PGCE Graduates

Newly Qualified Secondary Teacher (NQT) / PGCE Graduates – September Opportunities

Cardiff Secondary Schools | Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Supply Roles

Daily Pay Rate: £172.98
September 2026 Starts Available

Have you recently completed your Secondary PGCE and looking to kickstart your teaching career this September?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting passionate and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Secondary Teachers (NQTs) across Cardiff for a variety of exciting teaching opportunities for the new academic year.

Whether you’re looking for:

• Full-time teaching placements
• Flexible day-to-day supply work
• Longer-term positions within one school
• Opportunities to build confidence across different settings

—we can help you find the perfect role to begin your teaching journey.

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you access to a wide network of secondary schools across Cardiff that we have built strong, long-standing relationships with. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot through the door in supportive schools while gaining valuable classroom experience in your specialist subject.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rate of £172.98
• Opportunities across a range of Cardiff secondary schools
• Full-time, part-time, and ad-hoc flexible work available
• Day-to-day supply and longer-term placements
• Opportunity to complete your NQT induction with support
• Dedicated mentor and consultant guidance throughout your placement
• Flexible working diary through our easy-to-use app
• The chance to build confidence, experience, and classroom presence
• Long-term placements that can lead to permanent teaching contracts

Whether you want the flexibility of supply teaching to experience different schools or prefer the stability of a long-term role straight away, Teaching Personnel can support you every step of the way.

We Are Looking For:

• Secondary PGCE graduates completing training this summer
• Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending confirmation
• Individuals passionate about secondary education and their specialist subject
• Confident communicators with strong classroom presence
• Teachers eager to gain experience and develop professionally

Why Start Your Career with Teaching Personnel?

Beginning your teaching career is exciting, but having the right support around you makes all the difference.

Our team works closely with schools that value and nurture newly qualified teachers, helping you gain the experience, confidence, and support needed to thrive in secondary education.

Whether your goal is to secure a permanent teaching role, complete your induction year successfully, or simply gain experience across a variety of schools, we are here to help you achieve it.

Apply today to secure your secondary teaching opportunities for the new academic year.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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