Cover Supervisor/Unqualified Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Wiltshire is seeking a Cover Supervisor or Unqualified Teacher to step into the classroom. This role offers flexibility in hours and is perfect for those interested in teaching without the full workload. Ideal candidates should be confident in classroom management and passionate about supporting young students.

Benefits

Free CPD Academy access

Weekly pay through PAYE

Friendly consultant support

Flexible working hours

Free Thrive training

Qualifications

• Confident in managing a classroom and engaging with students.
• Great communication skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Flexible and ready to support the school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Step in to deliver lessons planned by teachers.
• Engage students and manage behaviour effectively.
• Maintain routine for pupils and provide a calm presence.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor/Unqualified Teacher – Ready to Step into the Classroom?

Location:Wiltshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
Salary: £95–£130 per day (depending on experience)

Love the buzz of the classroom but not after the full-on teacher workload? This Cover Supervisor role could be just your thing!

We’re working with a vibrant and welcoming secondary school in Wiltshire—an inclusive, forward-thinking community that believes every student can thrive. They’re big on kindness, respect, and resilience, with a strong focus on helping students be the very best version of themselves.

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll:

• Step in to deliver lessons when teachers are away (don’t worry—work is planned for you)

• Keep classes engaged and learning, managing behaviour with confidence

• Build positive relationships with students across a range of subjects

• Support pupils in maintaining their usual routines, offering a calm and consistent presence

This role would suit you if:

• You’re confident managing a classroom and enjoy working with young people

• You’re looking for flexible work or a stepping stone into teaching

• You’ve got great communication and can think on your feet

• You’re adaptable and ready to embrace the school’s friendly, supportive ethos

Whether you’re an experienced cover supervisor, an aspiring teacher, or simply brilliant at connecting with teens, this school would love to have you on board.

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Quick and easy registration—no faff

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella companies here

• Free access to our CPD Academy—boost your skills, on us!

• Friendly local consultant support from people who really get education

• Flexible work that fits your schedule

We’ve got roles ready and waiting—so why not take the leap?

Apply now or drop us a message to chat about the details.

P.S. Not Thrive trained yet? Schools love it, and we’ll help you get there with free Thrive training. It’s a brilliant way to boost your confidence and appeal to 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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