Qualified and Unqualified Supply Teachers; PGCE

If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding role where every day feels different, becoming a Unqualified Supply Teacher/ Cover Supervisor could be the perfect next step. You don’t need school experience, teaching qualifications or specialist training, because we provide all of that for free. You just need to be an optimistic, professional, eager person with the great character and drive that our schools value.

You’ll gain real classroom experience, build your confidence and get to know a range of supportive secondary schools across Bristol. It’s a brilliant way to explore education, develop new skills and open the door to long-term or permanent school roles. Protocol Education works closely with schools across Bristol and they regularly ask us for confident, positive and reliable people who can bring calm presence into the classroom.

We support schools with their day-to-day emergency cover, so our Cover Supervisors are ready to jump in to support schools on the day. However, many educators secure long-term placements within a few weeks of joining us! Whatever your career aspirations in education are, we can support your goals and match you to schools you love.

Pay: £100 to £120 per day

Location:

Secondary Schools in North Somerset. 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 transferable, highly employable skills
• Dedicated consultant who listens and finds roles that suit you
• Network with schools and educators to springboard into a long‑term, permanent career

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. You’ll need to think on your feet, communicate clearly and build quick rapport with students. It’s a great fit for confident communicators, career changers, graduates exploring teaching or anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants a role with variety.

• 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‑escalation 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.

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with young people and brings calm positivity into the room. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, especially those with:

• Customer service or public‑facing roles
• Sports coaching or PE support
• Drama, performing arts or public speaking
• Youth work, mentoring or tutoring
• Summer camps, guiding, childcare or community roles
• SEND experience or transferable skills from care settings

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

• 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

To get you cleared we’ll need:
Passport, 2 proofs of address (e.g. driving license, utility bill, council tax, P45/60), CV covering 10 years of all work/education, with gaps accounted for, 2 years of references (including childcare if…