Unqualified Teacher – No Teaching Qualification Required

Location: Newport 
Sector: Secondary Education
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Position: Unqualified Teacher / Cover Supervisor / Classroom Cover
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Typically 8:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday
Contract: Flexible, part-time and full-time opportunities available

Interested in working in a school but don't have a teaching qualification?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Unqualified Teachers to work across our partner secondary schools in Newport and surrounding areas. 

You do not need to be a qualified teacher or have a PGCE to apply.

We're looking for confident, reliable and enthusiastic people who have the ability to lead a classroom, communicate with young people and create a positive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching, looking to gain experience within education, or wanting to transfer their existing skills into a rewarding school-based role.

What does an Unqualified Teacher do?

As an Unqualified Teacher, sometimes known as a Cover Supervisor or Classroom Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom when the regular teacher is absent.

The lesson and work will already have been prepared for you, so you will not be expected to plan lessons or complete marking.

Your role will be to:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to pupils aged 11–16
• Explain tasks and support pupils with their work
• Manage classroom behaviour and keep pupils engaged
• Encourage participation and create a positive learning environment
• Follow the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Work across a variety of subjects and year groups
• Build positive professional relationships with pupils and school staff

Full Cover Supervisor training can be provided by Teaching Personnel before you start.

Who could be a good fit?

We're interested in hearing from people from all professional backgrounds. Previous classroom experience is beneficial, but it isn't essential.

You could be a great fit if you are:

• A graduate considering teacher training or a future PGCE
• An aspiring teacher looking to gain classroom experience
• A Teaching Assistant ready to progress into leading a classroom
• A sports coach, PE coach or personal trainer experienced in leading groups of young people
• A youth worker, support worker or residential worker
• An ex-police officer, PCSO, prison officer or security professional with strong behaviour-management and communication skills
• From an Armed Forces or military background and confident leading and motivating groups
• A mentor, tutor or learning support worker
• An experienced childcare or children's activity professional
• A dance, drama, music or performing arts instructor
• A sports graduate or coach looking for school-based experience
• Someone who has worked with challenging behaviour, SEN/ALN or vulnerable young people
• A professional considering a career change into education
• Someone with strong knowledge of a particular subject such as Maths, English, Science, PE, Humanities, Languages, Business, IT or the Arts

Ultimately, we're looking for people who are confident, resilient, approachable and passionate about helping young people learn and succeed.

If you're comfortable speaking in front of groups, can set clear expectations and believe you could positively engage a classroom of secondary-aged pupils, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for

You don't need a formal teaching qualification, but you will need:

• Confidence communicating with secondary-aged pupils
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• The Right to Work in the UK
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS – we can support you with obtaining this
• EWC registration – we can guide you through the application process

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• £100–£120 per day
• No teaching qualification or PGCE required
• Full Cover Supervisor training available
• Gain valuable classroom experience before applying for teacher training
• Flexible work – choose which days you're available
• Full-time and long-term opportunities available
• Opportunities across secondary schools in Newport and surrounding areas 
• Experience different schools, subjects and year groups
• Dedicated support from your own recruitment consultant
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• £50 referral bonus when you recommend a successful candidate

Could this be your route into teaching?

You don't need to have followed the traditional education route to make a difference in a classroom.

If you have leadership skills, confidence, resilience and a passion for helping others learn, your previous career and life experience could make you an excellent Unqualified Teacher.

Whether you're a graduate, aspiring teacher, Teaching Assistant, sports coach, youth worker, former police officer, ex-military professional or simply looking for a rewarding career change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will contact you to discuss the role, your experience and the next steps towards getting cleared for work in our schools.

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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