Protocol Education is working with a structured, well-run secondary school in BS25 who are looking for an Unqualified Supply Teacher to support with day-to-day classroom cover, particularly within History. This is a brilliant opportunity if you’re considering teacher training, coming from a humanities background, or simply looking for flexible, meaningful work in education. As an Unqualified Supply Teacher, you’ll step into classrooms where work is already planned, behaviour systems are clear, and support is on hand. Flexible working available from 2 to 5 days per week, with both short-term and longer-term placements. The School This BS25 secondary school is rated Good by Ofsted and has a strong reputation locally for being calm, purposeful and ambitious. What’s helpful to know as a cover supervisor? • Behaviour is described as calm and positive, with clear expectations across the school • Pupils are respectful and used to structured routines • Staff share consistent behaviour systems, so you won’t be reinventing the wheel each lesson • A broad and ambitious curriculum means departments are well organised, including History • SLT are visible and supportive, with strong safeguarding systems in place • The school promotes kindness, curiosity and determination alongside academic achievement For a cover supervisor, that means clear seating plans, centralised behaviour policies, and a culture where pupils understand expectations. You’re there to guide learning, not firefight. What is the role? As an Unqualified Supply Teacher, you will: Supervise KS3 and KS4 History classes during teacher absence Support pupils working through pre-set History tasks Maintain clear routines and calm classroom expectations Encourage focus, effort and positive behaviour Follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies You may also be asked to cover other subjects when needed. You are not responsible for planning or introducing new content. Working pattern 2 to 5 days per week, flexible Short-term, long-term and full-time roles Immediate and ongoing opportunities Morning call-outs and pre-booked cover Who this role suits • Humanities or social science graduates • History, politics, classics or related degree holders • Graduates testing the waters before teacher training • Tutors or mentors with strong classroom presence No formal teaching qualification required. The key? Confidence, clear communication and solid behaviour management. Our free training We don’t just place you and wish you luck. Thrive behaviour and wellbeing training Team Teach de-escalation strategies Trauma-informed classroom practice Cover Supervisor confidence training If you’re not already Thrive trained, we’ll get you booked onto our FREE course. Schools love it, and it gives you a real edge as an Unqualified Supply Teacher. ✅ What we need to clear you Passport Two proofs of address CV covering 10 years of work or education Two years of references Overseas Police Check if applicable 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.