Job Description

Unqualified Teacher
Location: Daventry
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Options: Full-Time | Permanent | Flexible/Part-Time

Looking to begin your journey in education but not sure where to start?

Secondary schools across Daventry are seeking motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to step into Unqualified Teacher roles from September 2025. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or permanent work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain real classroom experience and take the first step towards a career in teaching.

Perfect for graduates, teaching assistants, youth mentors, sports coaches, or anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a genuine impact in schools.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the absence of the classroom teacher

  • Supporting students' learning, behaviour, and wellbeing throughout the school day

  • Managing classrooms with confidence and keeping students engaged and on task

  • Collaborating with teaching staff to maintain continuity and consistency

  • Gaining first-hand classroom experience and building your teaching toolkit

Who We're Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people-whether through education, coaching, mentoring, or youth work

  • Confident leading groups and encouraging positive classroom participation

  • Calm, adaptable, and able to think on your feet

  • A strong communicator with enthusiasm and resilience

  • Keen to explore a future in teaching or education

What's On Offer:

  • Flexible contracts to suit your availability-full-time, part-time, or tailored hours

  • Opportunities to move into permanent roles for the right candidates

  • Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

  • Free access to accredited training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND (via Tradewind's partnership with The National College)

  • A potential pathway into teacher training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct

  • Ongoing support from expert education consultants to guide your development

Whether you're exploring a new direction or taking your first steps toward becoming a qualified teacher, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain confidence, experience, and insight in real school environments.

Apply today for Unqualified Teacher roles in Daventry, starting September 2025.