Unqualified Secondary Teacher, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Are you passionate about education, mental health, and supporting the development of young people? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference – even without a teaching qualification?

Whether you’re a psychology graduate, a student, or have experience in youth work, coaching, or behaviour support, New Directions wants to hear from you!

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting Unqualified Secondary Teachers to work in schools across Ellesmere Port. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while supporting students aged 11–16 with their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour.

You’ll work closely with qualified teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to deliver engaging lessons and provide targeted support to students who need it most.

This role is ideal for those interested in:

• Teaching or gaining QTS
• Educational or Clinical Psychology
• Counselling & Mental Health
• Youth Work or Social Work
• Behaviour & SEN Support

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in any of the following is welcomed: youth work, behaviour support, coaching (sports, boxing, football, rugby), cadets, police, army, classroom assistant, or care work
• A strong interest in education, psychology, or child development
• Confidence, empathy, and adaptability
• No formal teaching qualification is required

Job Specification

Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but very demanding role. Schools may wish to employ staff for cover supervision but on occasions where they are not needed for cover, they might also be released to provide additional support to Teachers in classrooms, or to carry out administrative tasks.

Ideally, candidates will be required to:

• Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements
• Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team
• Set homework in line with the classroom Teacher requirements
• Provide homework under the guidance of the class Teacher
• Administer class tests if requested
• Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant, providing support if required
• Abide by and work towards all policies within the school, eg – behaviour management, health and safety, equal opportunities
• Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the short term absence of the class Teacher
• Ensure students remain on task through classroom management
• You will not be required to plan lessons, but will have the opportunity to lead the class
• Assisting students where required and ensuring lessons are delivered
• Collect completed work and pass to the class teacher.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.