Unqualified Teacher

Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and proactive Unqualified Teachers to support secondary schools in the Portsmouth area. This role involves stepping into the classroom in the teacher's absence, delivering pre‑prepared lesson materials, and ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused throughout the lesson.

You will be responsible for leading classes, maintaining behaviour expectations, and supporting students with their work. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical classroom experience and is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people.

Work is available on a full‑time or flexible day‑to‑day basis depending on your availability.

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Lead classes independently and maintain classroom routines
• Manage behaviour in line with school expectations
• Support students with tasks and general learning queries
• Cover a variety of subjects as required
• Provide cover for both pre‑booked and short‑notice absences
• Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
• Confident managing a classroom environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Calm, adaptable, and professional approach
• Comfortable covering different subjects
• Graduates and aspiring teachers strongly encouraged to apply

• Position: Unqualified Teacher
• Location: Portsmouth
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working Pattern: Full‑time or day‑to‑day
• Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
• Key Stages: KS3-KS4

• Experience working with young people essential
• Behaviour‑management experience beneficial
• Safeguarding training can be provided

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for continued work and progression
• Pathways into teacher training and school‑based roles

If you're confident leading a classroom and looking for an Unqualified Teacher role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.