Recently graduated and curious about a career in teaching or education, but not ready to commit to teacher training just yet?
Protocol Education is working with secondary schools across Bristol and surrounding areas to offer graduates paid roles as Unqualified Teachers and Cover Supervisors. It’s a great way to gain real classroom experience, build confidence, and see if education is the right path for you.
No QTS required. No prior teaching experience needed.
We provide free training and ongoing support so you feel prepared from day one.
What you’ll be doing
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll:
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Supervise pre-set lessons when teachers are absent
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Keep students focused, calm, and on task
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Manage classroom behaviour confidently and fairly
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Support students to complete their work
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Feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day
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Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
You’ll work across different subjects and year groups, giving you broad, valuable experience in secondary schools.
Free training included
Before you start, you’ll receive FREE Cover Supervisor training, created by experienced school staff, covering:
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Classroom management essentials
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Positive behaviour strategies
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What schools expect from cover staff
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How to make a strong impression and stand out
You’ll also get FREE Thrive Approach training, helping you to:
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Understand student behaviour more deeply
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Build positive relationships with pupils
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Support students with SEMH and SEND needs
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Create calmer, more inclusive learning environments
Who this role is perfect for
This role is ideal if you are:
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A graduate in any subject
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Considering teacher training in the future
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Interested in education, youth work, or public service
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Looking for meaningful, hands-on work after university
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Exploring career options before committing to a PGCE
What you’ll need
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A degree (or strong experience working with young people)
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Confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
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Good communication skills
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The right to work in the UK
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A genuine interest in education and making a difference
The details
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Pay: £100–£150 per day (depending on experience)
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Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
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Contract: Full-time or part-time
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Start date: Flexible
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Location: Bristol & surrounding areas
Why start your education career with Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay
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Free CPD and training
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Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced consultant
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Guaranteed work options available
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CV support and interview guidance
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£50 refer-a-friend bonus
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Access to a supportive community of educators
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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