Secondary QTS Supply Teacher

Secondary QTS Supply Teacher – April 2026 Start
Bristol 
Full-Time Supply (Monday–Friday)
£140.25 – £232.20 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a qualified secondary teacher seeking flexible and rewarding work in Bristol? We are working in partnership with a number of well-regarded secondary schools across South Bristol who are looking for reliable and adaptable QTS Supply Teachers to support KS3 and KS4 students.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teachers wanting greater flexibility, Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to build classroom experience, or professionals returning to teaching. Many supply roles can lead to long-term placements or permanent opportunities.

The schools we support are known for their strong pastoral care, supportive staff teams, and well-structured environments, helping both students and teachers thrive.

The Role

As a Secondary QTS Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Maintain a focused and positive classroom environment
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task
• Adapt to teaching within your subject specialism or across a range of subjects

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging lessons using provided resources
• Manage classroom behaviour with confidence and consistency
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to students
• Promote independence, engagement, and positive behaviour
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies
• Build strong relationships with students and staff
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and expectations

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Confidence in delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
• Reliable, organised, and committed to safeguarding
• Open to both experienced teachers and ECTs

Why Apply?

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of school settings
• Potential for long-term or permanent roles
• Supportive school environments across Bristol

If you’re ready to make a positive impact in Bristol classrooms while enjoying flexibility in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to start your supply teaching journey this April 2026.

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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