Graduate Unqualified Teacher – Newcastle upon Tyne

Immediate Start | Full-Time | Earn up to £650 per Week

Are you a recent graduate with a strong academic background and a passion for education? Do you want to gain real classroom experience as a Graduate Unqualified Teacher before starting teacher training?

A highly regarded and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to appoint a Graduate Unqualified Teacher from September 2025. This full-time, paid role is ideal for aspiring teachers.

Graduate Unqualified Teacher – The Role

As a Graduate Unqualified Teacher, you'll support teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, based on your academic background—such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, or Psychology.

You'll begin by assisting in lessons, leading small groups, and supporting individual students. Over time, with guidance from experienced teachers, you'll gradually take on more responsibility—planning and leading lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and tracking student progress.

Graduate Unqualified Teacher – Key Responsibilities

• Support lesson delivery across your subject specialism.
• Lead 1:1 and small group interventions to raise achievement.
• Assist with lesson planning, preparation, and classroom organisation.
• Provide tailored support for students with SEND, EAL, or other needs.
• Contribute to behaviour management and student engagement.
• Take part in extracurricular activities, clubs, and school events.
• Build confidence as you work toward potential teacher training pathways.

Graduate Unqualified Teacher – Candidate Profile

The ideal Graduate Unqualified Teacher will have:

• A 2:1 or above in a relevant subject (e.g. English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Geography, History, MFL).
• Strong A-Level and GCSE results.
• A passion for education and the ambition to become a qualified teacher.
• Confidence, clear communication skills, and a proactive approach.
• A punctual, professional, and committed attitude.
• Experience working with young people (tutoring, mentoring, youth work) is desirable but not essential.

Why Become a Graduate Unqualified Teacher at This Newcastle School?

• Earn up to £650 per week in a full-time, term-time role.
• Gain classroom leadership experience before applying for PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct.
• Receive expert mentoring and professional development.
• Work in a forward-thinking school with excellent Newcastle transport links.
• Join a nurturing, supportive, and high-performing school environment.

Apply Now – Graduate Unqualified Teacher

If you're a graduate with a strong academic background and aspirations to teach, apply now for this Graduate Unqualified Teacher opportunity.

Send your CV to Michael at KPI Education today. INDEDU