Unqualified Teacher - Secondary Schools

Unqualified Teacher – Secondary Schools

Location: Cardiff Secondary Schools
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Term Time Only)
Pay: £110 – £120 per day
Contract: Flexible (Full-time & Part-time options available)

Are you a recent graduate, sports student, or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience? This is the perfect opportunity to support young people, develop your skills, and kickstart your career—all while getting paid.

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with welcoming secondary schools across Cardiff to recruit enthusiastic, adaptable, and motivated individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects: English, Maths, Humanities, Science, PE, DT, Art, Computing, and MFL.
• Supporting PE lessons, extracurricular activities, and after-school sports clubs.
• Creating an inclusive and engaging classroom environment tailored to diverse learners.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
• Building strong, professional relationships with students and staff.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on classroom and sports leadership experience.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your university or personal commitments.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate (with support in obtaining this).
• Ongoing mentorship and training from experienced education professionals.

We’re Looking For

• Sports students or graduates (or those working towards a degree in any subject).
• Individuals passionate about teaching, coaching, or youth development.
• Great communicators with energy, adaptability, and a proactive approach.
• Coaching or leadership experience (advantageous, but not essential).
• Minimum: Degree-level education or currently studying towards one.

Perfect For

• PE students looking to gain placement hours.
• Graduates seeking valuable school-based experience.
• Future teachers, coaches, or mentors.
• Anyone wanting flexible, rewarding work with young people.

Apply today and take your first step into a rewarding career in education—while making a real difference in Cardiff’s 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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