Unqualified Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency is seeking an Unqualified Teacher (Cover Supervisor) to manage classrooms and support student learning in a secondary school in Newport. Ideal candidates should be passionate about education, hold an enhanced DBS, and be registered or willing to register with the EWC. This temporary role offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to register.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and follow provided lesson plans.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Student support

Job description

Overview

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher (also known as a Cover Supervisor) to join a thriving secondary school in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about education and looking to gain valuable classroom experience with pupils aged 11–16.

Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You’ll be responsible for delivering pre-set lesson plans, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting students in their learning journey.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and follow provided lesson plans
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Ensure student behaviour aligns with school policies
• Provide guidance and support to students during lessons
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents when required

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Two recent professional references
• Right to work in the UK
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (or willing to register)
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (free training provided by Teaching Personnel)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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