If you've got a degree and an interest in working in the classroom, our Cover Supervisor roles may be the right fit for you.
We’re looking for confident, caring graduates to step into Cover Supervisor roles in secondary schools across North Bristol, places like Filton, Horfield, Patchway, and Stoke Gifford. No teaching qualification needed. Just energy, initiative, and the ability to hold a classroom's attention.
What’s a Cover Supervisor?
You’ll be delivering pre-set lessons (no planning required!) when teachers are absent. Think of it as being the calm, capable stand-in who keeps the show on the road.
The role includes:
1. Taking the register and keeping the lesson on track
2. Managing classroom behaviour with confidence and calm
3. Supporting students with their work and encouraging participation
4. Getting a real feel for school life from the front of the room
Why it’s great for grads:
5. Ideal if you’re considering a PGCE or career in education
6. Flexible bookings: part-time, full-time, ad-hoc
7. Local schools with supportive staff
8. Get paid to build your experience
What you’ll need:
9. A degree in any subject
10. Strong communication and people skills
11. The ability to stay cool under pressure and handle the unexpected
12. Previous experience with young people (paid or voluntary) is a bonus
What we offer:
13. Weekly pay
14. FREE online CPD
15. 1:1 support from a consultant who’s got your back
16. Opportunities in mainstream and SEND schools
Ready to dip your toe into teaching? Apply now or drop us a message and let’s get your journey started.
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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