Protocol Education is supporting a well-respected BA5 secondary school with their classroom cover and is recruiting an Unqualified Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor.
This is a school with strong traditions, high expectations and a real sense of community. If you’re a graduate who feels they would be - is has experience being - confident leading a room, this could be your way into the classroom. No prior school experience or teaching qualification needed. We’ll provide the training, free of charge.
The School
This BA5 secondary school is known for its broad, knowledge-rich curriculum and its focus on developing well-rounded young people. Academic standards matter here, but so do character, responsibility and belonging.
Classrooms are purposeful and calm, with clear routines and consistent behaviour expectations. Pupils are encouraged to think critically, contribute confidently and take pride in their work. Leadership is visible and values-driven, creating a structured environment where staff feel supported rather than left to figure things out alone.
If you like clarity, strong systems and a school that knows exactly what it stands for, you’ll feel right at home.
What is the role?
Supervise KS3 and KS4 Science classes during teacher absence
Guide pupils through pre-set science tasks and practical activities
Maintain firm, fair and consistent behaviour expectations
Encourage curiosity and logical thinking
Follow the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies
You’ll manage the classroom and support pupils through planned work. No lesson planning required. Just confident delivery and steady classroom presence.
Working pattern
2 to 5 days per week, flexible
Short-term and longer-term placements
Immediate and ongoing opportunities
Morning call-outs and pre-booked cover
Who this role suits
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related graduates
Clear communicators who can explain concepts simply
Graduates exploring a future in teaching
Tutors, mentors or lab assistants with strong classroom presence
If you’re thinking about teacher training in the future, this is a brilliant way to gain hands-on experience in a structured secondary setting.
Our free training
Thrive behaviour and wellbeing training
Team Teach de-escalation strategies
Trauma-informed classroom practice
Cover Supervisor confidence training
Not Thrive trained yet? Let’s change that. Our free Thrive training boosts your CV and gives you practical tools that schools genuinely value.
Why Protocol Education?
✔ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
✔ FREE CPD and behaviour training
✔ Flexible work options
✔ Dedicated consultant support
✔ £50 referral bonus
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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