Protocol Education works closely with Secondary Schools across Bristol and North Somerset, recruiting Unqualified Supply Teachers / Cover Supervisors to our schools cover teacher sickness and planned absences. No teaching qualifications required; just confidence, presence, and a passion for supporting young people! Training is provided free of charge. This work can be flexible / part-time (e.g. around university studies or other responsibilities), or full-time / perm. Whatever you are looking for, we have schools who would love to meet someone with confidence and genuine passion. Whether you are a student wanting ad hoc work in schools around studies, or a professional looking for a long-term career change, we can match you with schools who value Protocol's educators. What you’ll be doing As an Unqualified Teacher / Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into secondary school classrooms when teachers are absent and help keep learning on track. You will: Supervise classes using pre-planned lesson materials Support students to stay focused and engaged Maintain a calm, positive classroom environment Follow school behaviour policies and routines Build strong relationships with young people Working Pattern Full and part-time available Immediate starts available, including full-time opportunities Mixture of pre-booked and emergency morning cover shifts Schools matched to your preferred locations wherever possible Why this role is a great fit ⭐ Flexible work that fits around your life, choose from 2 to 5 days per week ⭐ A brilliant stepping stone into teaching and education careers ⭐ Guaranteed work agreements available for drivers working 4 days ⭐ No lesson planning or marking, just lead the classroom confidently ⭐ Free training included, even if you’ve never worked in a school before ⭐ Opportunities for long-term and permanent school roles ⭐ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies or hidden deductions ⭐ Local schools matched to your preferred travel areas ⭐ Friendly, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who has worked in education ⭐ A chance to build real classroom experience while making a difference every day WHAT DO WE NEED TO CLEAR YOU Passport 2 proofs of address (e.g. driving license, utility bill, council tax, P45/60) CV covering 10 years of all work/education, with gaps accounted for 2 years of references (including childcare if applicable) OSPC (Overseas Police Check) if you lived overseas for 3 months or more in the last 5 years 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.