Unqualified Teacher

Unqualified Teacher - Southampton Prospero Teaching is recruiting enthusiastic and confident Unqualified Teachers to work across secondary schools in Southampton. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy leading groups of students, feel comfortable managing a classroom, and want paid, hands‑on experience in education without requiring QTS. You will step in when the class teacher is absent, deliver the lesson content already prepared, and ensure students remain engaged and on task. This position offers valuable classroom exposure and is well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience supporting young people. Work is available on a full‑time, long‑term, or flexible day‑to‑day basis depending on your availability. The Role: Lead lessons using pre‑planned materials provided by the school Take responsibility for the classroom during teacher absence Manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning atmosphere Support pupils with understanding tasks and completing work Work across a range of subjects and timetables Teach students across KS3 and KS4 Follow all safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people (schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, etc.) Confident managing behaviour and leading a group Clear communicator with good organisational skills Calm, adaptable, and reliable under pressure Comfortable covering a variety of subjects Graduates or aspiring teachers strongly encouraged to apply Contract Details: Position: Unqualified Teacher Location: Southampton Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day Key Stages: KS3-KS4 Experience, Training & Safeguarding: Experience with young people is essential Classroom or behaviour‑management experience is beneficial Safeguarding training can be provided Eligibility: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) Two relevant references What Prospero Teaching Offers: Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Flexible work to suit your availability Access to long‑term and permanent roles Clear pathways into teacher training or school‑based careersIf you're confident leading a classroom and want valuable school‑based experience in Southampton, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV