Classroom Lead
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