Recently graduated and curious about a career in teaching or education, but not ready to commit to teacher training just yet?
Protocol Education is working with secondary schools across Bristol and surrounding areas to offer graduates paid roles as Unqualified Teachers and Cover Supervisors. It’s a great way to gain real classroom experience, build confidence, and see if education is the right path for you.
No QTS required. No prior teaching experience needed.
We provide free training and ongoing support so you feel prepared from day one.
What you’ll be doing
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll:
1. Supervise pre-set lessons when teachers are absent
2. Keep students focused, calm, and on task
3. Manage classroom behaviour confidently and fairly
4. Support students to complete their work
5. Feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day
6. Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
You’ll work across different subjects and year groups, giving you broad, valuable experience in secondary schools.
Free training included
Before you start, you’ll receive FREE Cover Supervisor training, created by experienced school staff, covering:
7. Classroom management essentials
8. Positive behaviour strategies
9. What schools expect from cover staff
10. How to make a strong impression and stand out
You’ll also get FREE Thrive Approach training, helping you to:
11. Understand student behaviour more deeply
12. Build positive relationships with pupils
13. Support students with SEMH and SEND needs
14. Create calmer, more inclusive learning environments
Who this role is perfect for
This role is ideal if you are:
15. A graduate in any subject
16. Considering teacher training in the future
17. Interested in education, youth work, or public service
18. Looking for meaningful, hands-on work after university
19. Exploring career options before committing to a PGCE
What you’ll need
20. A degree (or strong experience working with young people)
21. Confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
22. Good communication skills
23. The right to work in the UK
24. A genuine interest in education and making a difference
The details
25. Pay: £100–£150 per day (depending on experience)
26. Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
27. Contract: Full-time or part-time
28. Start date: Flexible
29. Location: Bristol & surrounding areas
Why start your education career with Protocol Education?
30. Weekly PAYE pay
31. Free CPD and training
32. Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced consultant
33. Guaranteed work options available
34. CV support and interview guidance
35. £50 refer-a-friend bonus
36. Access to a supportive community of educators
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 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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