Science Supply Teacher - Flexible, Near You

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Science Supply Teacher to support secondary schools across South Bristol. The role offers flexibility with daily rates of pay between £110 and £160. Successful applicants will have UK QTS, experience in teaching Science, and strong classroom management skills. This position allows for gaining valuable experience while working in various school environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free CPD training

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science in UK secondary schools.
• Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned Science lessons.
• Manage classroom behaviour with consistency.
• Support students with professionalism and patience.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong subject knowledge

Flexibility and reliability

Education

UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Overview

Science Supply Teacher – Secondary Schools Near You
Pay: £110–£160 per day
Contract: Flexible / Temp / Ongoing / Long-term available
Start Date: As soon as you’re ready

Looking for flexibility, networking opportunities, and great daily pay without the stress of planning? Protocol Education are recruiting confident and proactive qualified Science Teachers (QTS required) to support secondary schools across South Bristol and Somerset in locations convenient for you. You’ll step into the classroom when teachers are absent, delivering pre-planned Science lessons and ensuring students stay motivated, supported, and on track with their learning.

This role is ideal for both experienced teachers looking for flexibility, or Science ECTs looking to gain valuable classroom experience and build relationships with schools to springboard into a long-term career. Successful applicants will bring subject knowledge, energy, and the ability to build positive relationships with both staff and students, giving you the opportunity to find the right school community for you. Whether you want to work 2 days, 5 days, or find long-term roles, we have roles to suit the needs of ambitious, hard-working and passionate candidates.

What the job looks like

• Confidently delivering pre-planned Science lessons, ensuring strong engagement and completion
• Managing behaviour with both consistency and warmth
• Supporting students with professionalism, encouragement, and patience
• Collecting and organising completed work for the use of the classroom teacher
• Reporting back on learning progress and behaviour for the use of the classroom teacher

Requirements

• UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching Science in UK secondary schools
• Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry or Physics
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• A positive, flexible and reliable approach

Why Protocol?

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE (so no hidden deductions)
• Guaranteed work agreements that guarantee consistent work and income
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
• Social events including free bowling and pizza nights
• Termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
• Ongoing honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
• A £50 Bonus ‘refer a teacher/TA’ payment scheme

Apply now to gain flexible classroom experience, build your teaching confidence, and take the next step in your Science teaching career.

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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