Unqualified Supply Teacher

Protocol Education is working in growing relationships with a number of secondary schools across Wells and the wider Somerset area, providing reliable Cover Supervisors and Unqualified Supply Teachers to support with staff absence and day-to-day cover.

This role is ideal for people looking to gain classroom experience, build a career in education, or secure flexible work that fits around other commitments. Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to secure permanent school positions, teacher training places, and long-term careers within education.

No previous school experience or teaching qualifications are required. Full training is provided free of charge before you start.

Due to the locations of our partner schools, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel to schools within a 35‑minute radius of their home.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absence
• Deliver pre‑planned lessons and set work
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students to stay engaged and on task
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures

This is not a teaching role. You will not be expected to plan lessons or teach new content. The focus is on maintaining continuity of learning and ensuring classrooms run smoothly.

• Flexible work available from 2‑5 days per week
• Short‑term, long‑term and permanent opportunities available
• Majority of work is pre‑booked
• Optional same‑day bookings available for those seeking additional work
• Schools matched to your preferred locations where possible

• Customer service and hospitality
• Sports coaching and fitness
• Youth work and mentoring
• Care and support work
• Tutoring and graduate roles
• Performing arts and public‑facing positions

The most successful Cover Supervisors are confident communicators, reliable, adaptable and comfortable managing groups of young people.

• Cover Supervisor Training
• Thrive Approach Training
• Team Teach Behaviour Management Training
• Trauma‑Informed Practice Training
• Ongoing CPD through Protocol Education's online learning platform

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free CPD and career development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
• Pathways into teacher training and permanent school roles
• £50 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus scheme

• Valid Passport
• Two proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years of employment and education history
• Two years of references
• Overseas Police Check if applicable

Apply today to start building valuable classroom experience across Wells and Somerset schools.

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.

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