Youth Workers - Unqualified Teacher

If you’re a Youth Worker looking for a flexible, rewarding role where you control your working days, becoming an Unqualified Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor could be the perfect next step alongside community projects, mentoring work, outreach programmes, or further study. The ability to drive is valued to expand your number of schools, but not necessary, we work closely with schools across South Bristol and will match you with schools in convenient locations to you.

You don’t need school experience, teaching qualifications or specialist training, because we provide all of that for free. What schools are really looking for are people with calm authority, strong communication skills, consistency, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people, all things Youth Workers naturally bring into a room.

We support schools with their day‑to‑day emergency cover, so our Cover Supervisors are ready to jump in and support schools on the day. However, many educators secure long‑term placements within a few weeks of joining us. Whatever your career aspirations are, whether that’s in education, youth services, or something completely different, we can support your goals and match you to schools you love.

Pay: £95 to £110 per day
Location: Secondary Schools in Bristol, with placements close to where you live. Driving is in no way required, but always appreciated to expand your opportunities.
⏰ Type of employment: Part and full time available; day‑to‑day and permanent placements available.

• ⭐ Work flexibly, choosing anywhere from 2 to 5 days a week
• ⭐ FREE training, including Thrive and Cover Supervisor training
• ⭐ Schools matched to your preferred locations
• ⭐ Build a stand‑out CV with highly transferable, employable skills
• ⭐ Dedicated consultant who listens and finds roles that suit you
• ⭐ Network with schools and educators to springboard into long‑term or permanent roles

As an Unqualified Cover Teacher, you’ll step into the teacher’s shoes for the day. Lessons are already planned for you, so your main job is to lead the class, guide pupils through the set work, and create a positive, calm learning environment.

This role is not about teaching or delivering content. It’s about presence, communication, and classroom management, areas Youth Workers are often confident in. You’ll need to think on your feet, communicate clearly, manage a room, and build quick rapport with students.

It’s a great fit for Youth Workers, mentors, confident communicators, career changers, or anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants a role with variety that fits around other commitments.

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with young people and brings calm positivity into the room. You’ll be reliable and keep in regular communication with us to maintain strong relationships with our schools. You’ll have a good sense of humour (working with teenagers, you definitely need this!) and be a team player.

• Thrive Approach:Learn how to understand behaviour, build relationships and support emotional wellbeing. Ideal for both mainstream and SEND settings.
• Team Teach:Positive behaviour and de‑scalation strategies to keep everyone calm and safe.
• Trauma‑Informed Practices:Practical tools for supporting pupils who have experienced adversity, helping you respond with empathy and confidence.
• Cover Supervisor Training:A practical, hands‑on guide to leading classes, managing behaviour and delivering pre‑set work confidently.

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE
• Guaranteed work agreements for consistent income
• FREE CPD including Team Teach, behaviour training and SEND courses
• Social events like free bowling and pizza nights
• Termly awards to celebrate outstanding performance
• Ongoing, honest support from your dedicated consultant
• £50 refer a teacher or TA bonus scheme

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