Unqualified Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Daventry to recruit an enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to start September 2026. Roles are full-time with permanent, long-term, or flexible supply options.

The post is suitable for graduates, Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, tutors, sports coaches, mentors, or aspiring teachers who want practical classroom experience, with ongoing training and progression toward QTS.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people through education, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or a similar environment.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Comfortable leading groups and taking responsibility for a classroom.
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4 using school and departmental resources.
• Lead whole-class learning when covering for the usual classroom teacher.
• Create a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Set clear expectations and manage behaviour consistently.
• Encourage students to remain focused, motivated, and actively involved in their learning.
• Provide appropriate support and encouragement to help students make progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Support the wider school community through enrichment, interventions, and school activities where appropriate.

Skills

Confident communication

Classroom management

Relationship building

Adaptable

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Unqualified Teacher - Secondary School - Daventry

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent, Long-Term or Flexible Supply

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience and take your first steps towards a career in teaching?

Do you enjoy working with young people and have the confidence to create a positive and engaging learning environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Daventry that is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Unqualified Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

The school can offer full-time opportunities on a permanent, long-term, or flexible supply basis, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience in education while finding a role that suits their career plans and availability.

This position would suit graduates, Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, tutors, sports coaches, mentors, youth workers, or aspiring teachers who are keen to develop their classroom skills and explore a future career in teaching.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, gaining practical experience in lesson delivery, classroom management, student engagement, and supporting pupil progress.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4 using school and departmental resources.
• Lead whole-class learning when covering for the usual classroom teacher.
• Create a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Set clear expectations and manage behaviour consistently.
• Encourage students to remain focused, motivated, and actively involved in their learning.
• Provide appropriate support and encouragement to help students make progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Support the wider school community through enrichment, interventions, and school activities where appropriate.
• Take part in relevant training and professional development opportunities.

About You

• Experience working with young people through education, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or a similar environment.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Comfortable leading groups and taking responsibility for a classroom.
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach.
• Strong organisation, reliability, and resilience.
• The ability to manage behaviour and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• A genuine interest in education and a desire to support young people to succeed.
• An ambition to develop a long-term career within teaching or education.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What's On Offer

• Full-time Unqualified Teacher opportunities from September 2026.
• Permanent, long-term, or flexible supply options available.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience and role requirements.
• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school classroom experience.
• Support and guidance from experienced teachers and school leaders.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development.
• Excellent experience for candidates considering future teacher training.
• Potential progression towards Qualified Teacher Status.
• Flexibility to choose an opportunity that suits your career goals and availability.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind education consultant.

Professional Development

This role provides an excellent opportunity to build your confidence and develop practical classroom skills, including lesson delivery, behaviour management, student engagement, and supporting pupils with different learning needs.

Through Tradewind Recruitment, you will also have access to free CPD through The National College, with over 2,500 accredited courses covering safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND, adaptive teaching, curriculum development, and effective classroom practice.

Whether you are looking for a permanent position, a long-term opportunity, or greater flexibility through supply teaching, this could be an excellent way to gain meaningful classroom experience and explore your future in education.

If you are passionate about working with young people and ready to take the next step towards a career in teaching, we would love to hear from you.