Protocol Education is supporting a structured and well-run BS25 secondary school with their classroom cover and is recruiting an Unqualified Science Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor.
No prior school experience or teaching qualification needed; science graduates and related disciplines welcome. Full training is provided free of charge.
The School
This BS25 secondary school has been rated Good by Ofsted across all areas. Inspectors highlighted the school’s broad, ambitious curriculum and improvements in behaviour, with pupils typically working well and engaging in lessons. Leadership is strong and the supportive environment helps students thrive academically and personally.
What is the role?
Supervise KS3 and KS4 Science classes during teacher absence
Guide pupils through pre-set science tasks and activities
Maintain clear routines and calm behaviour expectations
Encourage scientific thinking and focus
Follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
You’ll manage the classroom and support pupils through planned work — no lesson planning required.
Working pattern
2–5 days per week, flexible
Short-term and longer-term placements
Immediate and ongoing opportunities
Morning call-outs and pre-booked cover
Who this role suits
Science, biology, chemistry, physics or related grads
People who can explain concepts clearly and manage groups
Graduates exploring teaching pathways
Tutors or lab assistants with classroom confidence
Our free training
Thrive behaviour and wellbeing training
Team Teach de-escalation strategies
Trauma-informed classroom practice
Cover Supervisor confidence training
Why Protocol Education?
✔ Weekly PAYE pay
✔ FREE CPD and behaviour training
✔ Flexible work options
✔ Dedicated consultant support
✔ £50 referral bonus
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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