Key Stage 1 Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Year 2 Teacher for a maternity cover position in Bristol from January to July 2026. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management, creativity in teaching, and experience in Key Stage 1. This role offers a supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Access to ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for future roles

Qualifications

• Be a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent).
• Have experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and a creative teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and support pupil progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching in Key Stage 1

Strong classroom management

Creative teaching approach

Enthusiastic and adaptable

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover (January to July 2026)

Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (January – July 2026)
School: Outstanding Primary School
Pay: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

About the Role: Protocol Education is working in partnership with an outstanding primary school in Bristol to recruit a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January to July 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive school community that prides itself on high standards, creativity, and a nurturing approach to learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupils’ progress across all areas of the curriculum, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

The School Offers:

• A warm, inclusive, and high-achieving environment

• Excellent support from senior leaders and colleagues

• Well-behaved, motivated, and happy children who love to learn

• Access to professional development and training through the trust and Protocol Education

The Ideal Candidate Will:
✅ Be a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
✅ Have experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2
✅ Demonstrate strong classroom management and a creative teaching approach
✅ Have high expectations for learning and achievement
✅ Be a team player who is enthusiastic and adaptable

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive rates of pay and PAYE payroll

• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Opportunities for future roles within the school and across Bristol

How to Apply: If you’re a committed and enthusiastic teacher looking for a rewarding role in an outstanding Bristol school, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact our Bristol Primary team for more information.

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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