English Students and Graduates Wanted for Unqualified Supply Teaching

Protocol Education are partnered with a supportive, welcoming BS3 Secondary School to help them find talented English students and graduates in Bristol to work as Unqualified Teachers / Cover Supervisors, either full or part-time, and become part of the wider school community. We work consistently with students at UWE, University of Bristol, Trinity College and more, offering fulfilling work that is flexible around pinch points in your studies. If you are a graduate seeking long-term, full-time work, we can match you with your ideal school placement within weeks.

In this role, you’ll step in for absent teachers, primarily covering English lessons, while also being happy to support across other subjects when required. All lessons are pre‑planned, so your focus is on managing the classroom and guiding pupils through set tasks. You’ll be a calm, warm and encouraging presence, while also being clear, authoritative and consistent. No teaching qualifications or school experience are needed. If you’re reliable, punctual and confident communicating with young people, we’ll provide all training for free.

The School

This is a well‑regarded BS3 secondary school with a strong sense of community and belonging. Students are known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best, and staff work together to create a respectful, positive culture. The school values respect, determination, preparedness for learning and clear expectations. Learning is taken seriously, with a broad, balanced curriculum designed by subject specialists who value both creativity and academic rigour. Behaviour expectations are clear and well embedded, helping maximise learning time and ensuring cover staff feel supported from day one. The school is keen to find reliable, punctual Unqualified Teachers who want to become part of the school community, not just drop in and out.

The Role

As an Unqualified Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, mainly in English
• Support learning across other subjects when required
• Deliver pre‑set work and keep pupils engaged
• Maintain calm routines and clear expectations
• Build positive relationships with students and staff

Why this role is great for students and graduates

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

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 and managing behaviour

Requirements for clearance

• Passport
• Two 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
• Two years of references (including childcare if applicable)
• OSPIC 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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