Unqualified Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check assistance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Newport is seeking enthusiastic Unqualified Teachers to supervise classes during short-term absences. This role offers valuable classroom experience for graduates and those pursuing a teaching career, with pay at £110-£120 per day for the full academic year.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will deliver pre-prepared materials, supervise pupils across KS3/KS4, manage behaviour, and provide feedback to staff daily.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in a transferable setting.
• Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged pupils.
• Experience/qualifications working in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or care settings.
• Welsh language skills, particularly spoken Welsh.
• Experience within PRUs, alternative provision, secure units, or specialist educational settings.
• Background in mental health, social care, or criminal justice environments.
• Previous Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or behaviour support experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils with their learning and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Feedback to staff

Mentoring experience

SEN/SEMH/ALN experience

Welsh language skills

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Graduates in core subjects or education

Job description

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £110-£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Unqualified Teachers across Newport. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals considering a career in education to gain valuable classroom experience.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with the work set.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils with their learning and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day
• Experience supporting children or young people in a transferable setting
• Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged pupils
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Experience/qualifications working in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or care settings
• Graduates studying/studied core subjects, education etc.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN, SEMH, ALN, or behavioural needs
• Welsh language skills, particularly spoken Welsh
• Experience within PRUs, alternative provision, secure units, or specialist educational settings
• Background in mental health, social care, or criminal justice environments
• Previous Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or behaviour support experience

Why This Role is Ideal for Future Teachers

• Gain hands-on classroom experience before teacher training
• Build confidence in behaviour management and lesson delivery
• Understand the day-to-day life of secondary schools
• Strengthen your CV for PGCE or other education pathways

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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