ECT Science Teacher / Science Cover Teacher
Location: South Bristol & North Somerset (schools local to you)
Age Group: Secondary (KS3–KS4)
Pay: £130 – £180 per day (paid to scale for long-term roles after 12 weeks)
Calling all Early Career Science Teachers! Protocol Education are working with secondary schools across South Bristol and North Somerset to recruit confident, motivated Science ECTs who want to network with schools in their area, strengthen their behaviour management, and build their CV, all while being supported every step of the way.
Whether you're looking to gain varied experience during your ECT years or explore different school settings before committing long term, this flexible role allows you to teach in local schools that suit your location and schedule. Our educators work day-to-day (anywhere between 2 and 5 days per week depending on your location and preferences), and frequently find long-term roles within weeks of joining us.
What the Role Involves
You’ll deliver pre-planned Science lessons in the teacher’s absence, bringing energy, clarity and enthusiasm to the classroom. Responsibilities include:
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Teaching pre-set Science lessons across KS3–KS4
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Keeping students engaged, motivated, and on task
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Managing behaviour in a consistent, positive way
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Supporting students with questions and reinforcing key concepts
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Collecting completed work and feeding back to teachers
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Adapting quickly to different classes, rooms, and routines
This role is ideal for ECTs who want to strengthen their confidence, subject delivery, and classroom presence.
We’re Looking For
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Early Career Teachers (or fully qualified Science teachers)
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Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics
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A calm, professional approach to behaviour management
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Confidence when leading a classroom independently
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Flexibility, resilience, and a genuine desire to support young people
If you're an ECT wanting to broaden your experience and build a reputation with local schools, we want to hear from you.
Professional Development & Support
As part of Protocol Education, you’ll have access to free CPD through our CPD Academy, including:
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Behaviour management strategies
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Team Teach (de-escalation training)
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The Thrive Approach—brilliant for developing relationship-based practice
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Additional subject and pedagogy courses
These courses look fantastic on an ECT’s CV and help build confidence early in your career.
⭐ Why Join Protocol Education?
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£130–£180 per day, with paid-to-scale long-term opportunities
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Payment through PAYE - no hidden umbrella costs
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Weekly pay and optional guaranteed work agreements
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A variety of local schools matched to your preferences
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Social events and networking with other educators
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Honest, supportive guidance from your dedicated local branch
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£50 referral bonus if you recommend another teacher or TA
Apply Today
Kickstart your teaching career with flexible experience, supportive schools, valuable CPD, and pay that reflects your expertise. Join Protocol Education to build confidence, grow your network, and make an impact in Bristol’s secondary Science classrooms.
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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