Unqualified Teacher

Unqualified Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: £120 per day
Flexible work available

Are you confident, organised and interested in working in education?

We are currently recruiting Unqualified Teachers to work in secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to gain classroom experience, start a career in teaching, or work flexibly around other commitments.

Many of our Unqualified Teachers go on to complete teacher training or progress into other roles within education.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will step into the classroom when a teacher is absent and deliver lessons that have already been planned.

You will help ensure students remain focused, engaged and working in a positive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Maintaining a calm and focused learning environment
• Taking registers and following safeguarding procedures
• Supporting and encouraging students to complete their work
• Providing feedback to teaching staff after lessons

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This position is perfect for people who enjoy working with young people and want to build experience in schools.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates considering teacher training
• Sports coaches or youth workers
• Teaching assistants looking for additional experience
• Individuals with experience working with young people or teenagers
• Career changers interested in education

Previous school experience is helpful but not essential.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will be:

• Confident and comfortable leading a classroom
• Strong communicators
• Calm and professional when managing behaviour
• Reliable and organised
• Flexible to work across different schools in RCT

A driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Requirements

Before starting work you will need:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
• Two professional references covering the last two years

If you do not already have these, our team will help guide you through the process.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you will receive:

• Competitive daily pay – £120 per day
• Flexible work that fits around your schedule
• Access to free CPD training and development courses
• Opportunities for long-term placements in local schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Experience that can support future teacher training applications

Apply Today

If you are interested in gaining experience in secondary schools and making a difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Please ensure your CV includes a full 10-year work history with months and years listed.

A member of our team will contact suitable applicants to discuss opportunities in local 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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