Job title: Aspiring Teacher
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Lewisham
Job published: 24-12-2025
Job ID: 113941

Job Description

Aspiring Teacher | Lewisham | January 2026 Start

Are you a graduate considering a future in teaching and looking for a school-based role to build experience before formal training?

A well-established secondary school in Lewisham, South East London is seeking an Aspiring Teacher to join their team from January 2026, with a clear route into teacher training from September 2026.

 

About the School

This Lewisham secondary school is rated Good and is known for its calm learning environment, strong academic outcomes and consistent behaviour standards. The school supports pupils across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form, with SEN provision integrated into mainstream classrooms and supported by experienced pastoral and SEN teams. Graduates are well supported through structured induction and mentoring.

 

Aspiring Teacher | What the School Offers

  • A structured induction tailored to graduates new to the classroom.
  • Regular CPD linked to teacher training expectations.
  • Clear and consistent behaviour systems.
  • Support from experienced subject teachers and mentors.
  • A proven pathway into teacher training or extended contracts.

 

Aspiring Teacher | The Role

  • Supporting teaching and learning across KS3–KS5.
  • Working with pupils in small groups and one-to-one interventions.
  • Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom routines and assessments.
  • Supporting pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.
  • Gaining practical experience aligned with future teacher training.

 

Aspiring Teacher | Person Specification

  • A 2:1 or First-Class degree from a top 30 UK university.
  • Previous experience working with young people in any setting is desirable.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional, resilient approach.
  • A clear commitment to progressing into teacher training from September 2026.
  • Please note: applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

 

Contract and Pay

  • Pay: £444 per week (term-time only, pro rata)
  • Contract: Full-time, long-term
  • Duration: January – July
  • Progression: Clear route into teacher training from September 2026

 

This Aspiring Teacher role in Lewisham offers valuable classroom experience within a supportive secondary school environment, making it an ideal step towards a career in teaching.

Ribbons & Reeves are one of London’s leading Education Recruiters, supporting graduates into long-term and permanent school roles. To explore similar opportunities, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’ online.

 

Aspiring Teacher | Lewisham | January 2026 | INDHOT