Unqualified Teacher - Portsmouth
Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and proactive Unqualified Teachers to support secondary schools in the Portsmouth area. This role involves stepping into the classroom in the teacher's absence, delivering pre‑prepared lesson materials, and ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused throughout the lesson.
You will be responsible for leading classes, maintaining behaviour expectations, and supporting students with their work. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical classroom experience and is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people.
Work is available on a full‑time or flexible day‑to‑day basis depending on your availability.
The Role:
Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects
Lead classes independently and maintain classroom routines
Manage behaviour in line with school expectations
Support students with tasks and general learning queries
Cover a variety of subjects as required
Provide cover for both pre‑booked and short‑notice absences
Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
Confident managing a classroom environment
Strong communication and organisational skills
Calm, adaptable, and professional approach
Comfortable covering different subjects
Graduates and aspiring teachers strongly encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
Position: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full‑time or day‑to‑day
Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience working with young people essential
Behaviour‑management experience beneficial
Safeguarding training can be provided
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities for continued work and progression
Pathways into teacher training and school‑based rolesIf you're confident leading a classroom and looking for an Unqualified Teacher role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV