Classroom Lead
Prospero Teaching is looking for confident and adaptable individuals to join secondary schools across Southampton as Classroom Leads. In this role, you will guide classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-planned lesson material, and help maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people who enjoy working with young learners and want handsclassroom experience. It suits graduates, aspiring teachers, youth-work professionals, tutors, coaches, or anyone with strong communication and leadership skills.
Whether you're seeking full-time consistency or flexible work, this position offers valuable experience across a range of subjects and year groups.
The Role:
Lead lessons using the work already prepared by the class teacher
Supervise classes independently and promote positive behaviour
Support students with tasks, questions, and staying engaged
Provide cover for a variety of subjects across KS3 and KS4
Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive classroom atmosphere
Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people (youth work, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, schools)
Confident managing a classroom and leading groups
Clear communicator with a positive and proactive approach
Adaptable and comfortable stepping into different subjects
Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
Graduates or aspiring teachers welcomed
Contract Details:
Position: Classroom Lead / Cover Mentor
Location: Southampton
Start: ASAP
Work Pattern: Full-time part-time or day-to-day
Pay: Up to GBP130 per day
Age Groups: KS3 & KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience supporting young people required
Classroom or behaviour experience beneficial
Safeguarding training available if needed
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two references covering experience with young people
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD including safeguarding & behaviour management
A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Flexible shifts that suit your availability
Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
If you're confident leading a class and want to build real experience working in schools, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV