Expire in: 25 days
JOB DESCRIPTION
Experienced Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools in South Bristol
Pay: £95–£140 per day (higher if you hold QTS)
Contract: Day-today and long term available
Start Date: As soon as you’re ready
Looking for flexibility and great daily pay without the stress of planning? Protocol Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors across South Bristol to step into cover roles that suit your schedule and location. You do not need to be a qualified teacher; if you have lead classrooms, youth clubs, tutored, or worked as a supply teacher, then we would love to have you working with our schools. We are a busy agencey who many schools rely upon for General Cover, looking for reliable, pro-active Cover Supervisors to join our strong team of educators. We offer roles in convenient locations near you that are flexible to your availability, whether you want to work 2 days or 5. You’ll get the freedom to choose your days, the chance to build positive relationships with different schools, and competitive pay every week. Long-term opportunities are also available if you want consistency and routine.
Whether you're a graduate exploring your options, a teaching assistant ready for the next step, someone with solid youth work or coaching experience, or a teacher looking for flexibility - you've got what it takes to make an impact in a secondary school.
What you'll be doing:
Stepping into lessons across a range of subjects (no planning required!)
Delivering pre-set work and keeping students engaged
Managing behaviour in a calm, confident way, communicating with warmth and consistency
Building quick rapport with students while keeping things professional
Experience that works well in this role:
Sports coaching or youth work – if you can manage a football team, you can manage a class
Teaching Assistant or Learning Mentor experience – already familiar with the school atmosphere? Even better
Drama, tutoring, Scouts/Guides leadership – anything that involves leading, guiding, and keeping young minds focused
What we’re looking for:
A confident communicator who can lead a room
Someone with a warm, encouraging, positive nature
Flexible, reliable, and quick on your feet
Good sense of humour and a calm approach to challenges
Degree not essential, but it’s a bonus
Thinking about teaching in the future?
This role is a brilliant springboard into teacher training, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Want to boost your classroom creds? We can offer FREE training on the role of a Cover Supervisor. As well as this, we offer FREE Thrive training, which gives you tools to support students’ emotional wellbeing - a huge plus in today’s schools and a major tick on any CV.
Why join Protocol Education?
Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden umbrella deductions
FREE Thrive training + CPD Academy access
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible bookings with local schools that fit your schedule
Referral scheme – recommend a mate, get rewarded
We’ve got secondary schools across South Bristol ready to welcome brilliant Cover Supervisors. Whether you want to work two days or five, we’ll match you with schools that suit you.
Apply today and let’s get you 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 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
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.
Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Experienced Cover Supervisors - General Cover job near me in Bristol! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!
© Vita CV: Registered in England and Wales (16187919).
Vita CV uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies.