English Teacher - Cover at a Secondary School in South Bristol

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in South Bristol is seeking Secondary English Teachers for flexible supply roles. You will teach students across KS3 and KS4, create engaging learning environments, and enjoy supportive local consultant services. Ideal candidates will be confident and enthusiastic about teaching, ready to bring their skills to varied school settings. This role offers a competitive daily pay rate and potential long-term opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Personalized support from a local consultant

Free CPD and coaching

Qualifications

• Confident English teachers ready to represent Protocol Education.
• Reflective practitioners who enjoy ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4 including literature and GCSE prep.
• Follow set lesson plans for short term cover.
• Create a calm and focused learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Secondary English Teachers, find your next brilliant role in South Bristol

• Pay: £130 to £180 per day depending on experience
• Contract: Day to day, block bookings and long term roles
• Start Date: Whenever you are ready, we can clear you in around 15 days
• Location: Secondary schools across South Bristol

If you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced English teacher looking for flexibility, variety and a school that feels like the right fit, supply and cover teaching can be a great next step. With Protocol Education, you pick your days, explore different schools and build a network that can open the door to long term roles.

We work with welcoming secondary schools across South Bristol, and you will have a dedicated consultant who listens, supports and places you in settings where your subject knowledge and teaching style can shine.

✨ Why English teachers love working with us

• Build confidence across different classes, from lively Year 8 groups to thoughtful GCSE sets
• Grow your network in supportive local schools
• Choose when you work with zero pressure
• Enjoy weekly PAYE pay plus ongoing CPD
• Step into schools that already trust and value our educators

What you will be doing

• Teaching English across KS3 and KS4, including literature, language and GCSE prep
• Following set lesson plans for short term cover
• Creating a calm and focused learning environment
• Building quick rapport with students and supporting the English department

Who we are looking for

• Enthusiastic and adaptable ECTs ready to grow
• Confident English teachers with strong communication skills
• Professionals who represent Protocol Education with pride
• Reflective practitioners who enjoy ongoing development

Thinking about your next step?

Supply is a brilliant way to explore different school cultures, build experience fast and discover what kind of English department truly suits you. Whether you love Shakespeare, creative writing, debate or helping students master analytical writing, we can match you with the right school.

We also offer:

• Free Thrive training to help support pupil wellbeing
• Free CPD and coaching through our CPD Academy
• Friendly, local consultant support from our Bristol team

Are you Thrive trained already? If not, it is a fantastic, free addition to your CV and something schools really value.

Why join Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Personalised support from a local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Referral scheme where you earn £50 for each educator you recommend

If you are ready to get started or want to chat through options for English roles in South Bristol, I can help you find the right fit.

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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