Primary Teacher- Maternity Cover

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Year 4 Maternity Cover Teacher for a primary school in South Bristol, covering from December 2025 to August 2026. The role offers weekly pay, collaborative planning, and a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have the appropriate qualifications and a valid DBS check. This is a temporary position with a potential option for permanence.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free CPD

Ongoing consultant support

Qualifications

• Valid enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service required.
• Safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Full class responsibility with built-in PPA time each week.
• Collaborative planning with a strong year group partner.
• Supportive leadership team that welcomes you from day one.

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for this role

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Year 4 Maternity Cover Teacher

Location: South Bristol

Pay: Up to £150/day – paid weekly through PAYE

Contract: Full-time, December 2025 – August 2026

A South Bristol primary school is seeking a Year 4 teacher to cover maternity leave from December 2025 until August 2026. This role offers the stability of teaching one class without the long-term ties of a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Full class responsibility with built-in PPA time each week
• Collaborative planning with a strong year group partner
• A supportive leadership team that welcomes you from day one

What you’ll get

• Weekly pay, free CPD, and ongoing consultant support from Protocol

Why this role may suit you

This is a well-run school with a friendly SLT and a supportive staff team who share planning and resources. The class is settled, motivated, and full of character—perfect for building positive routines and relationships.

Qualifications and requirements

• Appropriate qualifications and training for this role
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service
• Safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance

Additional information

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; there may be a later option to make the role permanent. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers and provide full assistance with the process. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.

How to apply / contact

Call Protocol Education South Bristol on 0117 945 3960 to find out more.