Schools in Bristol are looking for an enterprising and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their already impressive teaching teams. With a strong focus on academic success alongside a dynamic, engaging curriculum, these schools encourage students to aim high, build confidence and develop the life skills they need beyond the classroom.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands-on classroom experience, whether you’re considering a future career in teaching or looking for a fresh and rewarding role within education. It’s also ideal for graduates keen to step into a fast-paced, people-focused environment where no two days are the same.
The Role:
1. Supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring pupils remain on task
2. Creating a calm, constructive and positive classroom environment
3. Managing behaviour confidently and fairly in line with school policies
4. De-escalating situations appropriately and always following safeguarding procedures
5. Collecting completed work at the end of lessons and passing it on to the relevant staff
6. Reporting any safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures
A Little Bit About You:
7. Experience working with children or young people in any setting
8. Calm, patient and confident when leading a classroom
9. Comfortable managing behaviour and engaging pupils in their learning
10. Clear communicator who can follow lesson plans and school expectations
11. Adaptable, reliable and keen to build classroom experience
Why Choose Protocol Education?
12. Flexible working to fit around you
13. Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
14. Opportunities in local mainstream schools
15. Dedicated, supportive consultants
16. Simple and easy-to-use booking system
17. PAYE, plus £250 for referring a teacher
Pay: £130 to £150 per day
Location: South Bristol
What We Need to Get You Started:
Passport
Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax letter
A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
Two years of references, including childcare or education where applicable
An OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years
If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today and take the next step in your education journey.
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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