Classroom Lead

Prospero Teaching is looking for confident and adaptable individuals to join secondary schools across Southampton as Classroom Leads.

In this role, you will guide classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-planned lesson material, and help maintain a positive and focused learning environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for people who enjoy working with young learners and want handsclassroom experience.

It suits graduates, aspiring teachers, youth-work professionals, tutors, coaches, or anyone with strong communication and leadership skills.

Whether you're seeking full-time consistency or flexible work, this position offers valuable experience across a range of subjects and year groups.

The Role:

Lead lessons using the work already prepared by the class teacher

Supervise classes independently and promote positive behaviour

Support students with tasks, questions, and staying engaged

Provide cover for a variety of subjects across KS3 and KS4

Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive classroom atmosphere

Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with young people (youth work, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, schools)

Confident managing a classroom and leading groups

Clear communicator with a positive and proactive approach

Adaptable and comfortable stepping into different subjects

Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure

Graduates or aspiring teachers welcomed

Contract Details:

Position: Classroom Lead / Cover Mentor

Location: Southampton

Start: ASAP

Work Pattern: Full-time part-time or day-to-day

Pay: Up to GBP130 per day

Age Groups: KS3 & KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

Experience supporting young people required

Classroom or behaviour experience beneficial

Safeguarding training available if needed

Eligibility:

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Two references covering experience with young people

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

Free accredited CPD including safeguarding & behaviour management

A dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Flexible shifts that suit your availability

Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

If you're confident leading a class and want to build real experience working in schools, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV