Protocol Education are working with a values-led BS6 secondary school to recruit a confident Unqualified English Supply Teacher.
This is a flexible supply role where you’ll supervise English lessons, support learning and keep classrooms running smoothly, without planning, marking or needing a teaching qualification. It’s well suited to someone who enjoys language, discussion and helping young people stay engaged with learning.
Full-time and part-time supply work is available.
About the school
This BS6 secondary school serves a diverse local community and places a strong emphasis on inclusion, equality and aspiration. There is a clear social justice ethos, with staff working hard to ensure pupils feel heard, respected and supported in school.
The school has been open about areas identified for improvement and has taken clear steps to strengthen behaviour, consistency and classroom routines. Expectations are now well defined, and students respond best to calm, confident adults who are fair, consistent and approachable.
English plays an important role in the curriculum, with a focus on literacy, discussion and helping pupils express themselves clearly and confidently. Supply staff are expected to follow set work, uphold routines and contribute positively to the learning environment.
This is a school that values:
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Clear boundaries and consistent behaviour management
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Positive relationships between staff and pupils
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Inclusive practice and high expectations for all students
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Adults who are steady, reliable and take the role seriously
What is the role?
Supervise KS3 and KS4 English lessons as an Unqualified English Supply Teacher
Support pupils with pre-set reading, writing and comprehension tasks
Maintain calm routines and a purposeful classroom atmosphere
Encourage focus, effort and respectful behaviour
Follow behaviour and safeguarding policies at all times
This is a classroom supervision role, not a planning or marking position.
Working pattern
2–5 days per week, flexible
Short-term, long-term and ongoing supply
Morning call-outs and pre-booked cover
Who this role suits
English or humanities graduates
Tutors, mentors or youth workers confident leading groups
Graduates exploring education or teaching pathways
Calm, consistent communicators who can manage a room
Our free training
Thrive behaviour and wellbeing training
Team Teach de-escalation strategies
Trauma-informed classroom practice
Cover Supervisor confidence training
Why Protocol Education?
✔ Weekly PAYE pay
✔ FREE CPD and behaviour training
✔ Flexible supply work that fits around you
✔ Dedicated consultant support
✔ £50 referral bonus
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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