Protocol Education are working with a well-established BS48 secondary school to recruit a confident unqualified teacher to provide humanities cover on a supply basis.
This role is designed for someone who wants real classroom experience as an unqualified teacher, without lesson planning or a teaching qualification. You’ll step into KS3 and KS4 lessons, follow set work and keep learning moving.
The school
This BS48 secondary school is Good rated by Ofsted, with an outstanding sixth form. Inspectors highlighted calm behaviour, respectful routines and pupils who are willing to engage in lessons.
The curriculum is carefully structured so students build knowledge step by step, which makes lessons clear and manageable for supply staff. Behaviour expectations are consistent across the school, and pupils know what is expected of them.
There is a strong pastoral culture in place, with staff describing leadership as supportive and focused on high standards. It’s a setting where an unqualified teacher can gain confidence without being left to struggle.
School highlights include:
* Good Ofsted rating with outstanding sixth form
* Calm behaviour and clear routines
* Well-sequenced humanities curriculum
* Inclusive values and strong pastoral care
* Supportive leadership and organised departments
The role
* Humanities cover across KS3 and KS4
* Supporting pupils with pre-set work in history, geography and RE
* Maintaining a calm, purposeful classroom
* Encouraging focus, effort and positive behaviour
* Following safeguarding and behaviour policies
This is a classroom supervision role, not a planning or marking position.
Working pattern
* 2–5 days per week
* Short-term, long-term and ongoing supply
* Mix of pre-booked work and morning call-outs
Who this suits
* Humanities or social science graduates
* Tutors, mentors or youth workers
* Those exploring teaching as an unqualified teacher
* Confident communicators comfortable leading a classroom
Training and support
Free Thrive behaviour and wellbeing training, Team Teach de-escalation strategies and cover supervisor training are provided. Thrive training is a strong advantage for any unqualified teacher working in secondary schools.
Why Protocol Education
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Free CPD and behaviour training
* Consistent supply opportunities
* Dedicated consultant support
* £50 referral bonus
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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