Unqualified Teacher

AMA Admin; Ashington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo compliance+

Culture-matched placements

Priority partnership network

Job summary

Milk Education is partnering with a 5-17 SEMH school in Ashington, Northumberland, to recruit an Unqualified Teacher on a full-time basis. The role suits graduates or those seeking classroom experience across primary or secondary stages.

You will cover lessons during absences, create a positive learning environment, manage behaviour, and support students to complete work while upholding school policies. A supportive team and secure DBS are key. Training and progression may be available.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree-level
• Recent experience working with young people within the last two years
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading groups of students
• Ability to build positive relationships with both students and staff
• A professional, reliable and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across either primary or secondary key stages
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Support students to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives
• Manage behaviour in-line with school policies and expectations
• Encourage student engagement, participation and achievement
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour
• Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students
• Support the wider school community where required

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Adaptable

Professional and reliable

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Unqualified Teacher

Location: Ashington, Northumberland

Working hours: 8.30am-3.45pm Monday to Friday

Start date: September 2026

Milk Education are currently working in partnership with a fantastic 5-17 SEMH school that is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join their staff team on a full-time basis.

The role of an Unqualified Teacher is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, tutors, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a school setting.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will cover lessons during the absence of main teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task with the work provided. You will be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, maintaining high expectations of behaviour and supporting student learning.

You will work across a variety of subject areas and year groups, gaining valuable experience within a supportive and welcoming secondary school environment.

Unqualified Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across either primary or secondary key stages
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Support students to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives
• Manage behaviour in-line with school policies and expectations
• Encourage student engagement, participation and achievement
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour
• Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students
• Support the wider school community where required

Unqualified Teacher Person Specification:

• Educated to degree-level
• Recent experience working with young people within the last two years
• A genuine passion for education and working with children
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading groups of students
• Ability to build positive relationships with both students and staff
• A professional, reliable and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives