Unqualified Supply Teacher - Central Bristol Secondary School

Protocol Education are working with a central Bristol Secondary School in the BS6 area to help them find talented supply support. If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, this Unqualified Cover Supervisor opportunity could be the perfect step into education.

In this role, which can be full or part‑time depending on your preferences, you will step in for absent teachers across a range of subjects, supervising classes and guiding pupils through pre‑planned tasks. Lessons are already prepared, so your focus is on managing the classroom, maintaining a calm learning environment and supporting students to stay engaged. You’ll be a calm, authoritative, kind and encouraging presence, someone pupils can rely on for consistency, fairness and reassurance. This is an ideal role for confident communicators who enjoy working with young people and want to build meaningful classroom experience without the pressure of planning or marking.

The School is a highly respected, oversubscribed 11–18 secondary school with a large sixth form, located in the heart of Bristol. The school serves families from across the city and beyond and has a truly diverse student community, something that is actively celebrated and valued. The school’s culture is rooted in strong relationships, clear boundaries and high expectations. Students are encouraged to feel safe, valued and empowered in their learning, and staff are supported to uphold consistency, kindness and fairness across the school day. Behaviour systems are clear, well‑embedded and designed to maximise learning time, ensuring cover staff feel confident and supported when stepping into lessons. This is a setting where diversity is a strength, ambition is nurtured and every adult in the building plays a role in helping young people reach their full potential.

The Role: As an Unqualified Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absence across a range of subjects
• Deliver pre‑set work and keep pupils focused on learning
• Create a calm, respectful and purposeful classroom environment
• Uphold clear routines and behaviour expectations
• Build positive relationships with students and staff

Many people who start in this role on a day‑to‑day basis secure longer‑term placements within weeks, depending on their availability and preferences.

Why people love working with us:

• Flexible work, choose 2–5 days per week
• FREE training, including Thrive and Cover Supervisor training
• Schools matched to your preferred locations
• Build a strong CV with real, transferable classroom experience
• Dedicated consultant who listens and supports your goals
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent school roles

Our Free Training includes:

• Thrive Approach – understanding behaviour, building relationships and supporting emotional wellbeing
• Team Teach – positive behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
• Trauma‑Informed Practices – practical tools to respond with empathy and confidence
• Cover Supervisor Training – hands‑on guidance for leading classes and managing behaviour

The Ideal Candidate: You’ll be someone who enjoys working with young people and brings warmth, confidence and professionalism into the room. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those with experience in:

• Customer service or public‑facing roles
• Youth work, mentoring or tutoring
• Sport, coaching or PE support
• Drama, performing arts or public speaking
• Care, community or support roles

If you’re reliable, calm under pressure, patient and keen to learn, you’ll fit right in. You’ll also need the right to work in the UK.

Why Protocol Education:

• Daily pay through PAYE (no hidden deductions)
• Guaranteed work agreements available
• FREE CPD including behaviour, SEND and Thrive training
• Social events and team incentives
• Ongoing, honest support from your dedicated consultant
• £50 refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme

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. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.