Drama Graduates - Become an Unqualified Supply Teacher (Free Training Provided)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks enthusiastic Drama and Theatre graduates to become Unqualified Supply Teachers in Bristol's secondary schools. Emphasizing flexibility and creativity, no prior teaching experience or qualifications are necessary as free training will be provided. Candidates will have the chance to gain valuable classroom experience while earning between £100 and £120 daily. The role promises a supportive environment to help develop communication and leadership skills, with opportunities for long-term positions based on performance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free training

Competitive pay

Social events

Ongoing support from consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in drama, acting, directing or performing arts is essential.
• Strong public speaking or presentation skills.
• Reliable, patient, enthusiastic, and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Guide pupils through pre-planned lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Step into the role of a teacher and lead classroom activities.
• Support pupils' emotional well-being and adapt to their needs.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Youth work experience

Customer service skills

Drama or performing arts experience

Job description

Drama and Theatre Graduates – Become an Unqualified Supply Teacher (Free Training Provided)

Pay: £100 to £120 per day

Location: Secondary Schools in Bristol, with placements close to where you live. Driving is in no way required, but always appreciated to expand your opportunities.

Type of employment: part and full time available; day‑to‑day and permanent placements available.

If you’re a drama or theatre graduate looking for a flexible, rewarding role where your confidence, creativity and stage presence really shine, becoming an Unqualified Supply Teacher could be the perfect next step. You don’t need teaching experience or qualifications, because we provide all the essential training for free. Your natural performance skills, communication and character are exactly what schools love in strong Cover Supervisors.

You’ll gain real classroom experience, grow your confidence, and get to know a wide range of supportive secondary schools across Bristol. It’s a brilliant way to explore a future in teaching, use your theatre skills in new ways and open the door to long‑term school roles. Protocol Education work closely with schools across Bristol and they regularly ask for confident, engaging and reliable people who can bring calm presence into the classroom and lead a room with ease.

We support schools with their day‑to‑day emergency cover, so our Unqualified Supply Teachers are ready to step in and support lessons on the day. Many people move into long‑term placements within a few weeks of joining us, especially those with strong presence and people skills. Whether you’re exploring a career in education or simply want meaningful, people‑focused work, we can match you to schools you’ll love.

Why drama and theatre graduates love working with us

• Work flexibly, choosing anywhere from 2 to 5 days a week
• FREE training, including Thrive and Cover Supervisor training
• Schools matched to your preferred locations
• Build a stand‑out CV with highly transferable communication and leadership skills
• Dedicated consultant who listens and finds roles that suit you
• Network with schools to springboard into long‑term or permanent opportunities

The Role

As an Unqualified Supply Teacher, you’ll step into the teacher’s shoes for the day. All lessons are already planned for you, so your role is to guide pupils through their work, maintain a positive and calm learning environment, and lead the class confidently. It’s the perfect match for drama and theatre graduates, because your ability to command attention, communicate clearly and adapt on the spot makes classroom leadership feel natural. Think improvisation, but with worksheets instead of props.

Our Free Training

• Thrive Approach: Understand pupil behaviour, build strong relationships and support emotional wellbeing.
• Team Teach: Positive behaviour and de‑escalation strategies to help you keep the room calm and safe.
• Trauma‑Informed Practices: Practical tools to support pupils who have experienced adversity.
• Cover Supervisor Training: A hands‑on guide to leading classes confidently, managing behaviour and delivering pre‑set work.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be someone who enjoys working with young people and brings confidence, warmth and positivity into the room. We especially welcome those with:

• Drama, acting, directing or performing arts experience
• Public speaking or presentation skills
• Customer service or public‑facing roles
• Youth work, mentoring or tutoring
• Summer camps, childcare or community roles
• SEND or care‑based experience

If you’re reliable, patient, enthusiastic and keen to learn, you’ll fit right in. You’ll also need the right to work in the UK.

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE
• Guaranteed work agreements for consistent income
• FREE CPD including Team Teach, behaviour training and SEND courses
• Social events like free bowling and pizza nights
• Termly awards to celebrate outstanding performance
• Ongoing, honest support from your dedicated consultant
• £50 refer a teacher or TA bonus scheme

WHAT DO WE NEED TO CLEAR YOU

To get you cleared we’ll need: Passport, 2 proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45/60), CV covering 10 years of all work or education with gaps accounted for, 2 years of references (including childcare if applicable), OSPC 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.

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