Unqualified Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Support from experienced teachers

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Unqualified Teacher to join a Milton Keynes secondary school. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4 and support whole-class learning when required.

The role offers full-time, permanent, long-term or flexible supply options, with a competitive salary and access to CPD. Suitable for candidates exploring future teacher training and progression to 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.
• 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.

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.
• Take part in relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Classroom leadership

Organisation

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Career development interest

Job description

Unqualified Teacher - Secondary School - Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Start date: Immediate

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

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 opportunity available as soon as possible.
• 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.