Secondary School Unqualified Teacher – No Teaching Qualification Required
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: £120 per day
Flexible Opportunities Available
Are you confident, organised, and interested in gaining experience in secondary education?
We are currently recruiting Unqualified Teachers to work in secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain classroom experience, begin a career in education, or work flexibly around other commitments.
Many of our Unqualified Teachers go on to complete teacher training or progress into other roles within education.
The Role
As an Unqualified Teacher, you will lead lessons in the absence of the regular teacher using pre-planned lesson materials. Your role will be to maintain a positive learning environment and ensure students stay engaged with their work.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering pre-prepared lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensuring students remain focused and engaged during lessons
Taking attendance and following safeguarding procedures
Supporting students with their learning and encouraging completion of tasks
Providing feedback to teaching staff after lessons
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working with young people and want to gain practical experience within schools.
We welcome applications from:
Graduates considering a future career in teaching
Sports coaches or youth workers
Teaching assistants looking to develop classroom leadership experience
Individuals with experience working with young people or teenagers
Career changers interested in moving into the education sector
Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.
What We Are Looking For
Successful candidates will be:
Confident and comfortable leading a classroom
Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills
Calm and professional when managing behaviour
Reliable, organised, and adaptable
Flexible and able to work across different schools within RCT
A driving licence is helpful but not essential.
Requirements
Before starting work you will need:
Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service
Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
Two professional references covering the last two years
If you do not currently have these in place, our team will support you through the application process.
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
When you join Teaching Personnel, you will receive:
Competitive daily pay – £120 per day
Flexible work to suit your availability
Access to free CPD training and development courses
Opportunities for long-term placements in local schools
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Valuable experience that can support future teacher training applications
Apply Today
If you are interested in gaining experience in secondary schools and making a positive impact in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure your CV includes a full 10-year work history with months and years listed.
A member of our team will contact suitable applicants to discuss available opportunities in local schools.
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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