Unqualified Teacher New

Newport, Monmouthshire, Brecon, Powys and Surrounding Areas
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Competitive Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts

Have you ever considered a career in teaching but wanted to gain classroom experience first?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting confident, motivated and adaptable individuals to work as Unqualified Teachers across secondary schools throughout Newport, Monmouthshire, Brecon, Powys and surrounding areas.

Whether you're a graduate, sports coach, tutor, youth worker, teaching assistant, support worker or someone with experience leading groups of young people, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school experience while making a genuine impact on students' education.

Teaching isn't just for qualified teachers.

Schools are increasingly looking for enthusiastic individuals who can lead lessons, engage students and become positive role models in the classroom.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you'll deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring learning continues while building your confidence and classroom management skills.

This role is ideal for anyone who:

• Is considering teacher training in the future.
• Wants to gain experience in a secondary school setting.
• Has a specific school in mind and wants a foot in the door.
• Wants to explore different schools before committing to one permanently.
• Enjoys working with young people and making a positive impact.

One of the biggest advantages of working with Teaching Personnel is choice.

You can:

✅ Experience a variety of schools across Newport, Monmouthshire, Brecon and Powys to find the right fit.

✅ Build relationships with multiple schools and expand your professional network.

✅ Secure regular work in one school if consistency is what you're after.

✅ Trial different school environments before accepting a permanent position.

✅ Gain valuable experience that strengthens future applications for PGCEs, teacher training programmes and education-based careers.

Many of our Unqualified Teachers secure long-term placements and permanent roles after impressing schools on supply.

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Encourage student engagement and participation.
• Support students with their learning throughout lessons.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day.

No lesson planning required. Schools provide all resources and lesson materials.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence leading groups of young people.
• A positive and adaptable attitude.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine interest in education.

We would love to hear from people with backgrounds in:

• Sports Coaching
• Youth Work
• Tutoring
• Teaching Assistance
• Residential Childcare
• Support Work
• Care Work
• Mentoring
• Outdoor Education
• Drama, Dance or Performing Arts
• Customer-Facing Leadership Roles

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and education professionals since 1996.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Free CPD and training courses to help you succeed in the classroom.
• Flexible full-time and part-time placements.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• A referral scheme for recommending friends and colleagues.
• Ongoing support for those considering a future in teaching.