Unqualified Teacher

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you considering a career in teaching and looking for the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a primary school?

Do you have a passion for working with children and the confidence to lead a classroom in a positive, engaging, and purposeful way?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Wellingborough that is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.

This role would be well suited to graduates, Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, tutors, sports coaches, youth workers, mentors, or aspiring teachers who are keen to develop their classroom experience and take the next step towards a career in education.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, gaining valuable practical experience in lesson delivery, classroom management, behaviour management, and supporting pupil progress. The school is committed to supporting aspiring educators in developing the skills and confidence required for a successful career in teaching.

The position would be particularly suitable for candidates considering a PGCE, School Direct, SCITT, or other teacher training route, providing an excellent foundation for progression into qualified teaching.

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Lead whole-class learning and activities in the absence of the regular class teacher.
• Establish and maintain a calm, structured, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using positive and consistent strategies.
• Encourage pupils to remain engaged, motivated, and enthusiastic about their learning.
• Support pupils with their academic progress, personal development, and wellbeing.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Work closely with qualified teachers and teaching assistants to support effective learning.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate in relevant training and professional development.

• Experience working with children through education, tutoring, childcare, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or a similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and comfortable taking responsibility for a classroom.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach.
• Good organisation, adaptability, and resilience.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and establish clear expectations.
• A genuine interest in primary education and a desire to develop a career in teaching.
• A reliable and committed team player who wants to make a positive difference to children's lives.

• Full-time, permanent Unqualified Teacher position with an ASAP start.
• Opportunity to gain substantial classroom experience within a supportive primary school.
• Competitive salary.
• Support and mentoring from experienced teachers and school leaders.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent preparation for candidates considering formal teacher training.
• Potential progression towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative school environment.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment education consultant.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop the practical skills required for a successful career in primary education. You will gain experience in lesson delivery, classroom management, behaviour strategies, pupil engagement, adaptive teaching, differentiation, and supporting diverse learners.

Through Tradewind Recruitment, you will also have access to free CPD through The National College, with over 2,500 accredited courses covering areas such as safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND, adaptive teaching, curriculum development, and effective classroom practice.

If you are ready to gain valuable experience, develop your confidence, and take your first steps towards a career in primary teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Unqualified Teacher opportunity in Wellingborough, starting ASAP.

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