Unqualified Teacher

Unqualified Teacher - Secondary School

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95-£130 per day, dependent on experience and suitability
Job Type: Full Time - Temporary
Start Date: Immediate Start

Get paid to gain real classroom experience.

Are you a graduate, aspiring teacher or experienced educator looking to gain valuable secondary school experience before completing your teacher training?

Cover People are currently recruiting for Unqualified Teachers to work across secondary schools in Rochdale, supporting pupils and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates and transitioning educators who want to earn while gaining genuine classroom experience, develop their behaviour management skills and build confidence delivering the secondary curriculum.

We're recruiting across all subjects, with particular demand for:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Art
• History
• Geography
• PE

About the Role

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work directly in secondary schools, delivering lessons and supporting pupils across KS3 and, where appropriate, KS4.

Depending on your experience and subject specialism, you may be responsible for delivering planned lessons, covering classes or working alongside experienced teaching staff.

This could include:

• Delivering engaging lessons aligned with the school's curriculum.
• Supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Adapting your approach to meet different learning needs.
• Assessing understanding and providing appropriate feedback.
• Supporting pupils' academic and personal development.
• Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders.
• Developing your confidence, classroom presence and teaching practice.

You don't need to be a qualified teacher to apply. We're interested in your subject knowledge, experience with young people and potential to become an excellent educator.

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is ideal for candidates who are looking to build a career in secondary education, including:

Graduates - Perhaps you've recently completed a degree in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, PE or another relevant subject and want to gain practical classroom experience before entering teacher training.

Aspiring Teachers - If you're considering a PGCE, School Direct, SCITT or other teacher training route, this is an excellent way to develop first‑hand experience of life in a secondary classroom.

Experienced Educators - You may already have experience working with young people as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Tutor, Youth Worker or Behaviour Mentor and now want to take the next step towards teaching.

Transitioning Professionals - We also welcome applications from professionals with transferable skills from youth work, social care, coaching and other people‑focused careers.

About You

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A genuine passion for education and working with young people.
• Strong subject knowledge or a relevant degree.
• The confidence to stand in front of a class and communicate effectively.
• A willingness to learn and develop as an educator.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, or the potential to develop them.
• A positive, resilient and professional approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with secondary-age pupils.
• The right to work in the UK.

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