Are you a passionate Year 2 teacher looking for more flexibility, without stepping away from the part of teaching you love most?
We’re looking for brilliant KS1 teachers to join our team for flexible Supply and PPA opportunities across schools in and around BS31. It’s the perfect chance to support fantastic Year 2 classes while enjoying a healthier work life balance.
No endless planning.
No evenings lost to marking.
No SATs paperwork taking over your weekends.
Just meaningful teaching, engaged learners, and the freedom to choose when and where you work.
Year 2 is such an important stage in a child’s journey. Confidence is growing, independence is blossoming, and pupils are preparing for the exciting move into Key Stage 2. If you love supporting children through phonics, building strong foundations in maths, and helping young learners find their voice in writing, this could be exactly the fresh start you’ve been looking for.
Whether you’re after a few days a week, regular PPA cover, or the flexibility of ad hoc supply, we’ll help you find work that fits around your life.
Because enjoying teaching and having balance shouldn’t feel impossible.
Why choose Protocol Education?
We understand the realities of KS1 teaching, and we’re here to make things feel simpler, more supportive, and more rewarding.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Roles across mainstream and specialist schools in the BS31 area
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly for added peace of mind
• A dedicated consultant who understands KS1 pressures, phonics expectations, and Year 2 classroom life
• A simple, easy-to-use booking system with minimal admin
• PAYE payroll, plus £50 when you refer a teacher friend
A bit about you
You know Year 2 is about far more than assessments. It’s about helping children grow in confidence, resilience, and independence before they take that next big step into KS2.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in Key Stage 1
• Confident delivering the Year 2 curriculum, including phonics and end of KS1 assessments
• Skilled at adapting lessons to support a range of learning needs
• Calm, nurturing, and consistent in your approach
• Passionate about creating a positive, safe, and engaging classroom environment
What we’ll need to get you started
We like to keep things straightforward, so you can focus on the classroom, not the paperwork.
To get you cleared quickly, we’ll just need:
• A valid passport
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, or council tax letter
• An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including your most recent school
• An overseas police check if you’ve lived abroad for three months or more in the last five 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.
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