Unqualified Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 23,985; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses including safeguarding

Ongoing support from Training and Development Team

Opportunities to experience various schools

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Unqualified Teachers to lead classrooms using pre-prepared lessons in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for graduates or individuals passionate about teaching, providing invaluable classroom experience without needing QTS. Responsibilities include supervising during teacher absence, maintaining student engagement, and creating a structured learning environment. Offers flexible hours and competitive pay ranging from GBP100 to GBP130 per day.

Qualifications

• A degree is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum one year of experience working with young people.
• Safeguarding training completed within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom using pre-prepared lessons.
• Manage behaviour effectively and support pupils' development.
• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure student engagement.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Degree (desirable but not essential)

Job description

Overview

Unqualified Teacher

As an Unqualified Teacher, you lead the classroom using pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain engaged and on task. You create a positive and structured learning environment, manage behaviour effectively, and support pupils academic and social development. Your role helps maintain continuity of learning across the school, making a real impact while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Prospero Teaching is looking for confident, proactive individuals to work as Unqualified Teachers across a range of mainstream and SEN primary and secondary schools in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone passionate about education who wants to gain practical classroom experience without needing QTS.

You will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-set lessons, and ensure students remain focused and supported throughout the school day.

Ideal for

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Individuals with experience mentoring, tutoring, or working with young people
• Those exploring teacher training routes (PGCE, SCITT, Apprenticeships)
• Confident communicators who can lead a classroom

Contract Details

• Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
• Position: Unqualified Teacher
• Type of work: Delivering pre-prepared lessons & supervising classes
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract type: Temporary
• Duration: Ongoing
• Full time/Part time: Full time or ad-hoc
• Pay rate: GBP100 to GBP130 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• A degree is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with young people (minimum one year)
• Safeguarding training completed within the last 12 months (we can provide this)

Eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to supply two professional references relating to work with children

What Prospero Teaching Offers

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Ongoing support from our dedicated Training and Development Team
• A stepping stone into teacher training or long-term school roles
• Opportunities to experience a variety of schools across Basingstoke

If you’re interested in the Unqualified Teacher role in Basingstoke, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted