Unqualified Primary Teacher

Aspire People; Withington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in South Manchester is seeking an Unqualified Teacher to fill a full-time, long-term role from January 2026 till April 2026. The suitable candidate will deliver lessons to primary school students from Early Years to Year 6, supporting individuals' learning and monitoring progress. This role is ideal for those with subject expertise without formal teaching qualifications, such as sports coaches or graduates. Aspire People mandates robust child protection screening for candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering lessons without formal QTS.
• Comfortable in covering general lessons from Early Years to Year 6.
• Experience in SEND support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons, often pre-planned by qualified staff.
• Support individual student learning and emotional well-being.
• Monitor and assess student progress.

Skills

Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons

Support for individual student learning

Monitoring and assessing student progress

Job description

Unqualified Teacher

Full Time, Long Term - January 2026 till April 2026 in the South Manchester M20 area. Primary School with a nurture room.

Unqualified teachers, often called instructors or cover teachers, deliver lessons without formal Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for supply roles, covering for absent teachers or working in specialized areas like SEND. This primary school is looking for someone comfortable covering general lessons from Early Years to Year 6.

Who Are They?

• Individuals with subject expertise but no formal teaching qualification.
• Overseas-trained teachers or those on employment-based training.
• Sports coaches or graduates filling gaps.

Where Do They Work?

• Primary and SEND Schools: Withington, M20 area
• Supply, HLTA & Cover Roles: Filling in for absent qualified teachers (ECTs, etc.).
• Specialist Areas: Often in SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) support.

What Do They Do?

• Deliver lessons, often pre-planned by qualified staff.
• Support individual student learning and emotional well‑being.
• Monitor and assess student progress.

Key Difference from Qualified Teachers (QTS)

• State Schools: Generally, require QTS for permanent classroom teaching.
• Academies/Independents: Can hire skilled individuals without QTS but often have oversight.

Pathways to QTS for Unqualified Teachers

• Assessment Only Route (AO): For experienced unqualified teachers to gain QTS without further training programs.
• Employment-Based Training: Working while training (e.g., School Direct).

In Summary

Unqualified teachers are vital personnel in education, filling critical roles, but their ability to teach in state schools is restricted compared to those with QTS, though avenues to achieve this status exist. Do get in touch with Aspire People for more information.

About Aspire People

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.