Unqualified Primary Teacher

Unqualified Teacher

Full Time, Long Term - January 2026 till April 2026 in the Cheshire SK9 area. Primary School with a nurture room.

Unqualified teachers, often called instructors or cover teachers, deliver lessons without formal Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for supply roles, covering for absent teachers or working in specialized areas like SEND. This primary school is looking for someone comfortable covering general lessons from Early Years to Year 6.

Who Are They?

• Individuals with subject expertise but no formal teaching qualification.
• Overseas-trained teachers or those on employment-based training.
• Sports coaches or graduates filling gaps.

Where Do They Work?

What Do They Do?

Key Difference from Qualified Teachers (QTS) :

Pathways to QTS for Unqualified Teachers :

In Summary : Unqualified teachers are vital personnel in education, filling critical roles, but their ability to teach in state schools is restricted compared to those with QTS, though avenues to achieve this status exist. Do get in touch with Aspire People for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks