Unqualified Teacher (Five Ways Primary School)

Five Ways Primary School; Cannock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Five Ways Primary School is seeking an unqualified teacher to cover two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) on a temporary basis with a start date as soon as possible and until 31 August 2027, with possible extension. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across the primary age range and covering PPA time.

We welcome candidates with experience as a Learning Assistant, HLTA or Cover Supervisor who can work well in a team, be self-motivated and contribute to KS1 teaching practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary Education as a Learning Assistant, HLTA or Cover Supervisor.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team and also independently.
• Willingness to develop and share outstanding teaching practice across KS1.
• Ability to enthuse and engage pupils in purposeful learning experiences.
• Passion for children's learning and welfare, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within a team to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently when needed.
• Develop and share best teaching practices across KS1 with colleagues.
• Enthuse and engage pupils in purposeful learning experiences across primary ages.
• Demonstrate a commitment to children's welfare and safeguarding in all activities.
• Display values-led practice and a drive for personal career progression.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

PPA cover

KS1 awareness

Job description

Unqualified Teacher - Part Time/Temporary - 2 days per week - Tuesday and Thursday. Start Date: as soon as possible until 31st August 2027, with the possibility of being extended.

We are looking for a motivated and creative individual who would work as an unqualified teacher delivering engaging lessons to pupils across the primary age range, as well as covering PPA time.

Your opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated person who has experience of working in Primary Education. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression towards gaining QTS if this is your long-term aim. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate pupils to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school. In return for your hard work, we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

The successful candidate will:

• be a person who has experience in Primary Education as a Learning Assistant, HLTA or Cover Supervisor.
• be someone who can work well as part of a collaborative team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.
• be someone willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice across KS1.
• be someone with the ability to enthuse and engage pupils in purposeful learning experiences.
• be a person who is passionate about children's learning and welfare.
• be a value led individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour in themselves and others.
• be someone who is committed to personal career progression and enhancement.

About Five Ways Primary School:

Five Ways is a large, three form entry primary school. We have the privilege of working with well-behaved children who are motivated to learn and supportive parents who want the best for their children. Our school is made up of a dedicated team of staff and governors working together to continually move the school forward. If you are successful in gaining a position as an unqualified teacher at Five Ways, we can offer you a high level of continuing professional development and support.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across Five Ways, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children at our school receive an excellent education and reach their potential.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026 @ 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place on Monday 23rd November 2026.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone or e-mail. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding and mandatory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education including enhanced DBS, and for shortlisted candidates, references and online search checks. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration prior to interview to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths. Five Ways Primary School is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.