Instructor/Unqualified Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Workington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational recruitment agency is seeking a Specialist Instructor/Unqualified Teacher in Workington to engage vulnerable young people through relationship-based teaching. This role emphasizes mentoring, personalized learning strategies, and creating a supportive environment. Experience with disengaged students is essential, and while Qualified Teacher Status is not required, strong life experience or expertise in relevant fields is needed. Flexible opportunities are available, focusing on positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disengaged or vulnerable young people.
• Passion and expertise in a relevant field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging lessons to small groups or one-on-one.
• Implement therapeutic strategies to manage complex behavior.
• Work closely with SENCO to support students' EHCPs.
• Build trusting relationships to help students re-engage with education.
• Guide support staff to maximise student outcomes.

Skills

Outstanding life experience or degree

Ability to mentor young people

Trauma-informed teaching strategies

Experience with vulnerable young people

Job description

Specialist Instructor/Unqualified Teacher

Workington

Flexible opportunities for Full or part time

Term time only Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Do you possess outstanding life experience/degree and the resilience to teach and mentor young people? We are seeking an exceptional, unqualified teacher/instructor to deliver a bespoke curriculum and transform outcomes for students in our school settings across Workington and Allerdale.

The Role: Teaching with Impact, Not QTS

This pivotal role focuses on relationship-based teaching for students who have faced significant educational and social barriers. While Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is NOT required, you must have substantial experience, expertise, and passion in a field relevant to working with disengaged or vulnerable young people.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver Bespoke Learning: Plan and teach engaging, highly differentiated lessons to small groups or 1:1, focusing on core subjects (e.g., Functional Skills Maths/English) or a vocational/specialist area (e.g., Outdoor Education, Construction, Creative Arts).
• Implement Therapeutic Strategies: Use a trauma-informed and restorative approach to manage complex and challenging behaviour, creating a safe, consistent, and nurturing learning environment.
• Focus on SEMH/SEND: Work closely with the SENCO and support staff to ensure all teaching aligns with students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Be a Mentor: Act as a key adult and positive role model, building professional, trusting relationships that enable students to regulate their emotions and re‑engage with education.
• Team Leadership: Direct and guide support staff (Teaching Assistants/TA's) within your classroom or intervention setting to maximise student outcomes.

For more information or to apply for this role contact Lisa on (url removed) or call (phone number removed)