Prospero Teaching is recruiting enthusiastic and confident Unqualified Teachers to work across secondary schools in Southampton. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy leading groups of students, feel comfortable managing a classroom, and want paid, hands‑on experience in education without requiring QTS.
You will step in when the class teacher is absent, deliver the lesson content already prepared, and ensure students remain engaged and on task. This position offers valuable classroom exposure and is well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience supporting young people.
Work is available on a full‑time, long‑term, or flexible day‑to‑day basis depending on your availability.
The Role:
Lead lessons using pre‑planned materials provided by the school
Take responsibility for the classroom during teacher absence
Manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
Support pupils with understanding tasks and completing work
Work across a range of subjects and timetables
Teach students across KS3 and KS4
Follow all safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young people (schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, etc.)
Confident managing behaviour and leading a group
Clear communicator with good organisational skills
Calm, adaptable, and reliable under pressure
Comfortable covering a variety of subjects
Graduates or aspiring teachers strongly encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
Position: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day
Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience with young people is essential
Classroom or behaviour‑management experience is beneficial
Safeguarding training can be provided
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two relevant references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible work to suit your availability
Access to long‑term and permanent roles
Clear pathways into teacher training or school‑based careersIf you're confident leading a classroom and want valuable school‑based experience in Southampton, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV
Salary description
£100.00 - £130.00 per day