Job Description

Unqualified Teacher - Daventry
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Options: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible | Potential Permanent

Are you passionate about education and ready to step into the classroom?
Looking to gain valuable experience while making a real impact on young people's lives?

Secondary schools in Daventry are seeking enthusiastic, confident, and adaptable individuals to join their teams as Unqualified Teachers from April 2026. This opportunity is ideal for graduates, teaching assistants, sports coaches, youth workers, cover supervisors, or mentors considering a long-term career in education.

Whether you're exploring teacher training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, or QTS Apprenticeships, or simply want to build hands-on classroom experience, these roles offer the perfect stepping stone within supportive school environments.

With both flexible and full-time opportunities available, you'll receive ongoing support while developing your classroom confidence and skillset.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a focused learning environment
  • Supporting students to stay engaged and reach their potential
  • Promoting positive attitudes to learning and personal development
  • Gaining experience across a variety of subjects and year groups

We're Looking For:

  • Experience working with young people (coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, or school-based roles)
  • Confident communicators with a strong classroom presence
  • Adaptable, proactive, and professional individuals
  • Those considering teacher training or a future in education
  • Reliable team players committed to making a difference

What's On Offer:

  • Flexible, long-term, or permanent roles in secondary schools across Daventry
  • Competitive daily rates with weekly pay
  • Free CPD and accredited training via The National College
  • Ongoing classroom support and career guidance
  • Clear pathways into teacher training and progression opportunities

If you're ready to gain meaningful classroom experience and take the next step towards a career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore Unqualified Teacher opportunities in Daventry starting April 2026.