Job title: Unqualified Primary Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 14-10-2026
Job ID: 125514

Job Description

Unqualified Primary Teacher | Barking & Dagenham | ASAP Start

Are you a recent graduate aspiring to become a fully qualified primary teacher? This is an excellent opportunity to join an Outstanding-rated all-through school as an Unqualified Primary Teacher, gaining hands-on teaching experience while working towards a future in education.

With fully funded teacher training available from September 2027, this role is ideal for an ambitious graduate looking to develop their classroom skills and progress into a long-term teaching career.

The Role

  • Work as an Unqualified Primary Teacher, earning £26,000 per annum on the unqualified teacher pay scale.
  • Deliver full lessons independently for two days per week.
  • Spend the remaining three days working alongside the Year 5 class teacher, developing your teaching practice and learning from experienced professionals.
  • Gain valuable experience planning, delivering and assessing lessons.
  • Access fully funded teacher training from September 2027, with the opportunity to work towards becoming a qualified primary teacher.
  • Start as soon as possible, with interviews taking place next week.

The School:

This Outstanding-rated all-through school offers a fantastic environment for an aspiring Unqualified Primary Teacher to begin their career. Based in Barking and Dagenham, the school operates from a modern building with excellent facilities, resources and learning spaces.

Staff are committed to high-quality teaching and creating an environment where pupils can thrive. As an Unqualified Primary Teacher, you will benefit from practical classroom experience, guidance from experienced colleagues and a clear pathway towards qualification.

The Ideal Candidate

  • A recent graduate passionate about primary education.
  • An aspiring teacher keen to gain classroom experience before completing teacher training.
  • Confident, enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils’ progress.

If you are looking for an Unqualified Primary Teacher opportunity that combines paid teaching experience with fully funded training, apply today!

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Unqualified Primary Teacher in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Unqualified Primary Teacher role.

  

Unqualified Primary Teacher | Barking & Dagenham | ASAP