Job description
Unqualified Teacher – Portsmouth
Prospero Teaching is currently seeking confident and motivated Unqualified Teachers to support secondary schools throughout Portsmouth. This role offers the same responsibilities as cover supervision and is ideal for individuals who are comfortable leading a classroom and want to gain hands‑on experience in education without holding QTS.
You will take responsibility for classes during teacher absence, deliver lesson content that has already been prepared, and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged. This role works particularly well for graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, mentors, youth workers, or coaches who are looking to progress within education.
Positions are available on a full‑time basis, as well as flexible day‑to‑day cover, depending on your availability and preferences.
The Role:
1. Lead lessons using pre‑planned materials
2. Manage the classroom during teacher absence
3. Encourage students to stay on task and meet lesson expectations
4. Support pupils with questions and classwork where appropriate
5. Deliver cover across multiple subjects as required
6. Work with students across KS3 & KS4
7. Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
Ideal Candidate:
8. Experience working with young people ( schools, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, coaching)
9. Confident managing behaviour and leading groups
10. Strong communication and organisational skills
11. Calm, adaptable, and reliable
12. Comfortable working across a range of subjects
13. Graduates and aspiring teachers are strongly encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
14. Position: Unqualified Teacher
15. Location: Portsmouth
16. Start Date: ASAP
17. Working Pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day
18. Pay: Up to £130 per day
19. Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
20. Experience working with young people is essential
21. Classroom or behaviour‑management experience is beneficial
22. Safeguarding training can be provided
Eligibility:
23. Right to work in the UK
24. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
25. Two professional references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
26. Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
27. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
28. Flexible work to suit your availability
29. Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
30. Clear pathways into teacher training or school‑based careers
If you’re confident leading a classroom and looking for valuable school‑based experience in Portsmouth, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.