Unqualified Teacher

Milk Education; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Culture-matched placements

Priority partnership school network

CPD courses

PSHE lesson plans

Wellbeing resources

School prep pack

Personal consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are partnering with a fantastic 11-18 secondary school in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, seeking a confident Unqualified Teacher for a full-time role starting September 2026.

The position is suitable for graduates or those with experience working with young people who want hands-on classroom experience, delivering pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and supporting student learning.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, with recent experience working with young people.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a genuine passion for education.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead groups of students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.
• Enhanced DBS certificate on update service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment.
• Support students to complete set work and meet lesson objectives.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.
• Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students.
• Support the wider school community where required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Relationship building

Professional and adaptable

Safeguarding commitment

Experience with young people

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Unqualified Teacher

Location: Tynemouth, North Tyneside

Working hours: 8.30am-3.45pm Monday to Friday

Start date: September 2026

Milk Education are currently working in partnership with a fantastic 11-18 secondary school that is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join their staff team on a full-time basis.

The role of an Unqualified Teacher is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, tutors, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a school setting.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will cover lessons during the absence of main teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task with the work provided. You will be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, maintaining high expectations of behaviour and supporting student learning.

You will work across a variety of subject areas and year groups, gaining valuable experience within a supportive and welcoming secondary school environment.

Unqualified Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Support students to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives
• Manage behaviour in-line with school policies and expectations
• Encourage student engagement, participation and achievement
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour
• Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students
• Support the wider school community where required

Unqualified Teacher Person Specification:

• Educated to degree-level
• Recent experience working with young people within the last two years
• A genuine passion for education and working with children
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading groups of students
• Ability to build positive relationships with both students and staff
• A professional, reliable and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through the Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.