Cover Supervisors – South Bristol & Somerset
Protocol Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across South Bristol and Somerset. This role is ideal if you want flexibility, variety, and the chance to gain valuable classroom experience without the responsibility of planning or marking.
The role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
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Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher
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Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively
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Support students with their learning and encourage engagement
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Work collaboratively with school staff and follow school policies
What you’ll gain
This is a role that gives you options. Many educators enjoy the variety of day-to-day placements in schools close to home, while others prefer the routine of longer-term assignments in those schools they particularly enjoy. Both options are available, giving you control over your schedule. Along the way, you’ll build strong connections with different schools, creating a network that can lead to further opportunities and even permanent roles.
You’ll be paid weekly through PAYE at a competitive rate of £13.75 – £15 per hour. We also provide free CPD training, including Team Teach, and can offer guaranteed work agreements if you’re looking for consistent income. Social events, termly awards, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant ensure you feel valued and part of a professional community.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced support staff seeking a new challenge, or professionals interested in education. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
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Strong behaviour management skills, rooted in warmth, positivity and consistency
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Flexibility to adapt to different schools and classrooms
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A genuine enthusiasm for working with young people
Apply today to begin a role that combines flexibility, development, and the chance to make a positive impact in schools across your area.
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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