Contract Type: Part-time / Ad hoc / Flexible
Location: Secondary schools across Gloucester and surrounding areas
Start Date: Ongoing – immediate opportunities available
Step into the classroom, support learning, and keep things running smoothly
We’re looking for flexible and confident Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Gloucester. This role is perfect if you enjoy working with young people, want to make a difference in education, and prefer the freedom of flexible, part-time or ad hoc work.
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step in when teachers are absent, making sure pre-prepared lesson plans are delivered and pupils remain engaged in their learning. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, just someone with great communication skills, confidence in the classroom, and a calm, positive approach.
About you
You’ll bring:
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Experience working with young people (in education, youth work, coaching, or similar)
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Strong behaviour management and the ability to engage a class
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Flexibility to work across a range of subjects and year groups
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Confidence to deliver set lesson plans and keep pupils on track
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A genuine interest in supporting education and young people’s development
Whether you’re looking for part-time work, ad hoc days, or a way to build school-based experience, this role offers plenty of variety and the chance to make every day different.
What we offer
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
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Flexible working that fits around your availability
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Opportunities in a range of secondary schools across Gloucester
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy to build your skills
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Ongoing support from a friendly, local consultant
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A straightforward registration process so you can start quickly
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work verification, and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Ready to bring your confidence and energy into Gloucester classrooms? Apply today and start making a difference on the days that work for you.
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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