Maternity Cover – KS2 Teacher
Job Title: Year 4 Maternity Cover Teacher
Location: South Bristol
Pay: Up to £150/day – paid weekly through PAYE
Contract: Full-time, January 2026 – August 2026
Looking for the stability of one class without the long-term ties of a permanent contract? We’ve got just the role. A lovely South Bristol primary school is seeking a Year 4 teacher to cover maternity leave from December 2025 until August 2026.
This is a well-run school with a friendly SLT and a supportive staff team who share planning and resources. The class itself is settled, motivated, and full of character—perfect for a teacher who enjoys building positive routines and relationships.
What you’ll get:
1. Full class responsibility with built-in PPA time each week
2. Collaborative planning with a strong year group partner
3. A supportive leadership team who will welcome you from day one
4. Weekly pay, free CPD, and ongoing consultant support from Protocol
This is a chance to enjoy the continuity of teaching one class, seeing progress through the year, and feeling part of a thriving school community—without the pressure of a permanent contract.
Call Protocol Education South Bristol on 0117 945 3960 to find out more.
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.
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