Secondary school recruitment
Finding the perfect teachers and support staff for your secondary schools can be challenging, but with Protocol Education, it doesn't have to be.
Your search for secondary school teachers, tutors and support staff ends here
From short-notice cover to long-term and permanent placements, we help you keep learning on track across your secondary school.Whether you need a subject specialist for KS4, a confident cover supervisor or a brilliant ECT, we'll connect you with teachers, tutors and support staff who can hit the ground running.
- Qualified teachers: subject specialist teachers (KS3–KS5), SEND teachers, ECTs, intervention teachers and PPA cover teachers
- Classroom and pastoral support staff: teaching assistants, SEND TAs, 1:1 support staff, cover supervisors and HLTAs
- Specialist and additional roles: behaviour mentors, SEMH and inclusion support staff, learning mentors, invigilators, tutors and intervention specialists
Looking to hire secondary school staff?
Tell us the teaching or classroom support role you're hiring for and we will help you find the perfect fit.
Fully Cleared Staff, Ready to Go
Strict safeguarding, built into our process:
Thoroughly vetted
Every staff member is rigorously cleared to DfE safeguarding standards, under our REC-accredited framework.
Ofsted-ready confirmation
You receive an email booking confirmation, complete with photo ID, compliant with all checking requirements.
Total transparency
Get instant online access to the historical safeguarding records of every staff member who has worked in your secondary school.
For a detailed look at our process, please visit our safeguarding page.
Find your local office
For your secondary school recruitment needs, contact your local office.
“Even though we’ve only recently started working with Protocol Education, the experience has been excellent — professional communication and great service from day one.”
Sarah Cheshire, Assistant Headteacher, Bridge Learning Campus
myProtocol Staff app & portal
Smarter staffing, without the stress
With the myProtocol Staff app and online portal, you can book trusted secondary school educators in just a few taps - anytime, anywhere.
Frequently asked questions about secondary schools.
We work fast. Depending on your needs, we can often fill short-term supply roles within a day and long-term or permanent vacancies within a few weeks. Our large pool of qualified teachers means we can move at your pace.
Absolutely. From maths and science to humanities, and the arts. We have a network of specialist teachers ready to inspire your pupils.
Of course. Whether you need reliable long-term cover or a permanent appointment, we’ll find the right teacher to fit your school’s needs and ethos.