History Grads and Students - Supply Teacher (Unqualified) in BS3 School in Bristol

Protocol Education are partnered with a supportive, welcoming BS3 Secondary School to help them find talented History students and graduates to work as Unqualified Teachers / Cover Supervisors, either full or part-time, and become part of the school community.

This Unqualified Cover Supervisor role is a brilliant opportunity to step into education, gain hands-on classroom experience and work in a school that values subject knowledge, curiosity and inclusive learning.

The role

• Step in for absent teachers, mainly covering History lessons
• Support other subjects when required
• All lessons are pre-planned, no marking or planning
• Manage the classroom and guide pupils through set work
• Be a calm, warm, encouraging and reliable presence

No teaching qualifications or previous school experience are needed. If you’re reliable, punctual and confident working with young people, we’ll provide all training for free.

The School

• Well-regarded BS3 secondary school with a strong sense of community
• Pupils are known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best
• Clear values around respect, determination and being prepared for learning
• Broad, balanced curriculum designed by subject specialists
• Learning is purposeful, inclusive and knowledge-rich
• Clear, supportive behaviour systems that help cover staff feel confident and backed

The school is keen to find reliable, punctual Unqualified Teachers who want to become part of the wider school community, not just drop in and out.

Your day-to-day

• Supervise History lessons using pre-set resources
• Encourage discussion, focus and engagement
• Support learning across other subjects if needed
• Maintain calm routines and maximise learning time
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why this role is great for History students & graduates

• Flexible work around studies or other commitments
• Paid, hands-on experience in a secondary school
• Develop confidence, leadership and communication skills
• Ideal stepping stone into teaching, education, policy or youth work
• Strong reference-building opportunities

Why people love working with Protocol Education

• Choose how many days you work, from 2 to 5 per week
• FREE training, including Thrive and Cover Supervisor training
• Schools matched to locations that suit you
• Build a standout CV with transferable, highly employable skills
• Dedicated consultant who listens and supports your goals
• Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles

Our Free Training Includes

• Thrive Approach – understanding behaviour, relationships and emotional wellbeing
• Team Teach – positive behaviour management and de-escalation
• Trauma-informed practices – supporting pupils with empathy and confidence
• Cover Supervisor training – practical guidance on leading classes

The Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for History or Humanities students and graduates, especially those with experience in tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, customer service, youth work or public-facing roles.

What do we need to clear you

• Passport
• 2 proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45/60)
• CV covering 10 years of all work and education, with gaps explained
• 2 years of references (including childcare if applicable)
• OSPC if you lived overseas for 3 months or more in the last 5 years

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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