Trainee teacher

Trainee Teacher

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £110-£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: September Start – End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant)

Looking to Start Your Teaching Career?

Are you considering a future in teaching and looking for valuable classroom experience before beginning teacher training?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting aspiring teachers and graduates to work as Cover Supervisors in one of our secondary schools across Newport. This role offers an excellent pathway into teaching, allowing you to develop classroom management skills, gain hands-on school experience, and build confidence working with young people.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning. You'll gain exposure to a variety of subjects and year groups, making this the perfect stepping stone into a teaching career.

Whether you're a recent graduate, currently studying, or exploring a career change into education, this opportunity provides invaluable experience within a supportive secondary school environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-set lesson materials provided by teaching staff
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting students with their learning and engagement
• Developing the skills needed for a future teaching career

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit individuals who:

• Are considering a PGCE, Schools Direct, or teacher training programme
• Hold a degree or are currently studying towards one
• Have experience working with young people through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or volunteering
• Possess strong communication and leadership skills
• Are confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic

No previous teaching qualification is required.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Competitive weekly pay
• Free CPD training and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Requirements

Successful applicants will need:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• A minimum of two professional references covering the last 24 months
• Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of onboarding

Teaching Personnel can support you with obtaining all required compliance documents.

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain practical classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding teaching career, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for Trainee Teacher and Cover Supervisor opportunities across Newport.

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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