Protocol Education are partnered with an incredibly welcoming and supportive BS1 secondary school to find talented candidates to become Unqualified Teachers, covering staff absences across the school.
This is a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, become a familiar face in the school community and build meaningful classroom experience, without the pressure of planning or marking and without needing a teaching qualification. Childcare experience is valued, but not neccesary, if you have the drive and transferrable skills to begin a career in Secondary Education! You can work full or part-time and will be flexible across subjects, becoming a trusted fixture within the school.
The role
As an Unqualified Teacher, you will:
• Step in for absent teachers across a range of subjects
• Supervise classes and guide pupils through pre-planned work
• Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Be a consistent, fair and reassuring presence for students
• Lead the classroom with warmth, authority and kindness
Lessons are already prepared, so your focus is on behaviour, engagement and supporting pupils to stay on track. No QTS or PGCE is required, what matters is confidence, professionalism and the ability to lead a room.
The school
We are working with a highly respected, oversubscribed 11–18 secondary school in the BS1 area, located in the heart of Bristol and home to a large sixth form.
The school serves a diverse student community drawn from across the city and beyond, and this diversity is actively celebrated. Its culture is rooted in strong relationships, clear boundaries and high expectations. Pupils are encouraged to feel safe, valued and empowered in their learning.
Behaviour systems are clear, consistent and well embedded, designed to maximise learning time and ensure cover staff feel confident and supported when stepping into lessons. This is a school where ambition is nurtured and every adult plays a role in helping young people reach their full potential.
Your day-to-day
• Supervise lessons during teacher absence
• Deliver pre-set work confidently
• Uphold routines and expectations
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Create calm, respectful classrooms
Many people who start in this role on a day-to-day basis secure longer-term placements within weeks, depending on availability and preference.
Why people love working with Protocol Education
⭐ Flexible work, choose 2–5 days per week
⭐ FREE training, including Thrive and Cover Supervisor training
⭐ Schools matched to your preferred locations
⭐ Build a strong CV with real classroom experience
⭐ Dedicated consultant who listens and supports your goals
⭐ Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Our free training includes
• Thrive Approach, understanding behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Team Teach, positive behaviour management and de-escalation
• Trauma-informed practices
• Practical Cover Supervisor training
The ideal candidate
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:
• Customer service or public-facing roles
• Youth work, mentoring or tutoring
• Sport, coaching or PE support
• Drama, performing arts or public speaking
• Care, community or support roles
If you’re reliable, calm under pressure, patient and keen to learn, you’ll fit right in. You’ll also need the right to work in the UK.
Why Protocol Education
• Competitive daily pay through PAYE
• Guaranteed work agreements available
• FREE CPD including SEND, behaviour and Thrive training
• Social events and team incentives
• Ongoing, honest support from your dedicated consultant
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus scheme
WHAT DO WE NEED TO CLEAR YOU
To get you cleared we’ll need:
Passport
2 proofs of address
CV covering 10 years of all work and education
2 years of references
OSPC if you lived overseas for 3 months or more in the last 5 years
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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