Secondary Maths Teacher – Maternity Cover, North Somerset
Pay: Pay to Scale (M1 - M6)
Contract: Maternity cover
Start date: From late Jan / early Feb
Location: Secondary schools across North Somerset
Are you an Early Career Teacher or an experienced Maths teacher looking for a steady role in a school where you can really get to know your classes?
A welcoming secondary school in North Somerset is looking for a Maths teacher to step into a maternity cover from February. This is a brilliant opportunity to enjoy the stability of one setting, build strong relationships with pupils, and focus on teaching without the pressure of a permanent contract.
With Protocol Education, you’ll be supported by a local consultant who listens, understands your goals and places you in schools where your teaching style can shine.
✨ Why Maths teachers enjoy working with us
• Teach consistently in one school with established routines
• Build confidence across KS3 and KS4 Maths
• Be part of a supportive department that values collaboration
• Enjoy weekly PAYE pay plus ongoing CPD
• Work in schools that already trust and value Protocol educators
What you’ll be doing
• Teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE preparation
• Delivering clear, engaging lessons using the school’s schemes of work
• Creating a calm, focused classroom where pupils feel confident with numbers
• Building positive relationships with students and supporting the Maths department
Who we’re looking for
• Enthusiastic and adaptable ECTs ready to grow
• Confident Maths teachers with strong subject knowledge
• Professionals who bring consistency, clarity and warmth to the classroom
• Reflective practitioners who enjoy developing their practice
Why maternity cover is a great move
Maternity roles offer continuity, routine and the chance to really embed yourself in a school. You’ll gain valuable experience, strengthen your CV and often open the door to future long-term or permanent opportunities.
We also offer:
• Free Thrive training to support pupil wellbeing
• Free CPD and coaching through our CPD Academy
• Friendly, local consultant support from our Bristol and North Somerset team
Are you Thrive trained already? If not, it’s a fantastic, free addition to your CV and something schools genuinely value.
Why join Protocol Education
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Referral scheme where you earn £50 for each educator you recommend
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.
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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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