Unqualified Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Horsham
Contract: Day-to-Day, Temporary, Short-Term, Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities Available
Working Pattern: Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
Typical Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, 8:00am–4:00pm or 8:15am–3:15pm, depending on the school
Salary: £110–£130 per day, dependent on experience

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a school environment?

Perhaps you’re considering a career in teaching, education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or another role working with young people. Or maybe you already have experience supporting students and are looking for your next opportunity to develop your skills.

Pink Tile Education is supporting secondary schools across Horsham with opportunities for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to work as Unqualified Teachers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence, develop behaviour management and teaching skills, and gain a genuine insight into life within a secondary school.

You will help create a calm, positive, and focused environment where students can continue to learn and make progress, while delivering pre-prepared lesson materials during the short-term absence of teaching staff.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will:

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain engaged with their learning.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students.
• Encourage students to work independently and take responsibility for their learning.
• Create a calm, supportive, and purposeful classroom environment.
• Provide encouragement and guidance where appropriate.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school expectations.
• Support students with questions and help them remain focused on the work provided.
• Communicate with teaching staff regarding student engagement, progress, and any concerns.
• Become a valued member of the wider school community.

Why This Could Be a Great Opportunity for You

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable experience working within a secondary school environment.
• Build your confidence working with young people.
• Develop communication, leadership, behaviour management, and classroom skills.
• Explore whether a future career in teaching or education is right for you.
• Gain insight into classroom practice and the day-to-day life of a school.
• Develop transferable skills that can support your future career.
• Make a meaningful difference to students’ learning and confidence every day.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and education professionals.
• Access a range of opportunities, from day-to-day work to longer-term and permanent positions.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, aspiring teacher, career changer, sports coach, mentor, youth worker, teaching assistant, or simply someone who is passionate about supporting young people, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your next step.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting and encouraging young people.
• Positive, approachable, and able to build strong relationships.
• Calm, confident, and consistent when managing a classroom.
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn.
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Interested in developing their experience within education.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

How to Apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your journey within education.

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Pink Tile Education, our partner schools, and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”—ensuring every placement has a positive and lasting impact.

The pay stated is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.