At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engaging lessons and support students in a positive classroom environment.
- Company: Welcoming secondary school in Newcastle with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term opportunities, and professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and potential for permanent contracts.
- Why this job: Gain valuable classroom experience while inspiring the next generation.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Unqualified Teacher – KS3/4
- Unqualified Teacher – Secondary School Newcastle
- Full-time – Monday to Friday
- £550 – £600
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondaryschool in Newcastle that is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.
This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, tutors, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a secondary school setting.
The position is due to start in September 2026 and offers the opportunity for a long-term placement with potential permanent opportunities.
Working hours are 8:30 amto 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
About the Role
As an Unqualified Teacher, you will lead lessons during the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task with the work provided.
You will be responsible for maintaining high expectations of behaviour, supporting student learning, and creating a positive classroom environment.
You will work across a variety of subject areas and year groups, gaining valuable experience within a supportive secondary school environment.
- Main Responsibilities
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
- Support students to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives.
- Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
- Encourage student engagement, participation, and achievement.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour.
- Promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students.
- Support the wider school community where required.
Requirements
- Recent experience working with young people within the last two years.
- A passion for education and supporting student success.
- Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
- Confidence leading groups of students in a classroom environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- A professional, reliable, and adaptable approach.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Degree-educated candidates are desirable but not essential.
Ideal Candidates May Have Experience As
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Tutor
- Mentor
- Youth Worker
- Sports Coach
- Graduate
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Aspiring Teacher
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Long-term opportunities with potential permanent contracts.
- Access to secondary schools across Liverpool.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
- Experience across a variety of subjects and year groups.
- Valuable preparation for future teacher training routes.
Interested?
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment.
All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with Df E, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Unqualified Teacher – KS3/4 in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
