Trainee Classroom Leader

Location:

Chepstow, South Wales
 Pay Rate: £110-£120 per day

Hours:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract:

Full Academic Year

Start Building Your Path Into Teaching Now!

Are you confident, compassionate, and passionate about helping young people grow into resilient, motivated, and successful adults?

We have an exciting Trainee Classroom Leader opportunity at a forward‑thinking secondary school in Chepstow, working with young people aged 11–18. This role is an ideal stepping‑stone for anyone aspiring to teach or gain strong behaviour‑management experience, offering valuable opportunities to support learners and confidently lead or manage a classroom.

The school believes in “building bridges to the future,” encouraging both staff and learners to explore limitless opportunities and build the confidence they need for their next steps.

You’ll also play an active role within The Hwb, the school’s specialist provision — a warm, welcoming space with intervention rooms, homework support hubs, and a highly supportive Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) team. Here, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience working with pupils who have additional learning or behavioural needs.

You’ll act as a consistent and encouraging role model supporting them in lessons and stepping up confidently to lead and manage a class when required!

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who can bring:

Relevant experience in youth work, coaching, care, mentoring, or similar roles
Confidence to lead and manage a class when required — perfect for those wanting to build behaviour‑management and classroom‑leadership experience
Confidence, kindness, and calmness in challenging or high‑pressure situations
An understanding of the emotional, social, and behavioural needs of young people
The ability to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or behavioural needs
A genuine passion for helping children succeed emotionally, socially, and academically

✅Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

Must be 18 or over
Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
At least two professional references covering the past two years

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we’re not just an agency– we help you build a meaningful career in education. By joining us, you’ll gain access to:

Competitive daily pay
Weekly PAYE pay
A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference for Young People?
Join us in helping students feel supported, confident, and included in school life. If you’re passionate about giving every young person the chance to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV and take the next step in your career today.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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