Specialist Instructor/Unqualified Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Specialist Instructor/Unqualified Teacher to deliver bespoke learning to disengaged young people. This role does not require Qualified Teacher Status but demands exceptional experience and dedication. Responsibilities include planning differentiated lessons, utilizing therapeutic strategies, and mentoring students to improve their educational and emotional outcomes. The position offers flexible opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding life experience or relevant degree.
• Substantial experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Passion for mentoring and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Implement trauma-informed strategies to manage behaviour.
• Work closely with support staff to ensure alignment with EHCPs.
• Act as a mentor and positive role model.

Skills

Experience in educating disengaged young people

Ability to implement therapeutic strategies

Strong relationship-building skills

Expertise in a relevant subject area

Job description

Specialist Instructor / Unqualified Teacher

Barrow‑in‑Furness

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 Barrow‑in‑Furness.

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.

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