Secondary Teacher

The Education Specialists; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Specialists are currently recruiting Secondary Teachers for supply, general cover and longer-term opportunities across Bristol. You will be prepared to deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 and adapt to different secondary school environments.

Qualified teachers with QTS or relevant teaching experience are welcome, including ECTs seeking classroom experience. Flexible supply work and regular opportunities are available, with supportive schools and a focus on safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• ECTs looking to gain further classroom experience.
• Experienced teachers returning to education.
• Teachers seeking flexible supply work.
• Confident classroom practitioners with strong behaviour management skills.
• Teachers who can quickly adapt to new schools and expectations.

Responsibilities

• General classroom cover across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Supporting pupil engagement and progress.
• Working across different subjects where appropriate.
• Providing effective classroom management.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Engaging lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT training

Job description

Secondary Teacher – Bristol

General Cover & Secondary Teaching Opportunities | The Education Specialists (TES)

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Contract: Temporary / Supply / Long-Term

Start: September 2026

Hours: School hours, Monday–Friday

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

The Education Specialists (TES) are currently recruiting Secondary Teachers for supply, general cover and longer-term opportunities across Bristol.

We are looking for qualified and experienced teachers who are confident stepping into different secondary school environments and delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities also available within post-16 settings.

The role

As a Secondary Teacher working through TES, you could be supporting schools with:

• General classroom cover across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Supporting pupil engagement and progress.
• Working across different subjects where appropriate.
• Providing effective classroom management.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Whether you’re looking for occasional supply, regular work or a longer-term placement, we’ll work with you to find opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• ECTs looking to gain further classroom experience.
• Experienced teachers returning to education.
• Teachers seeking flexible supply work.
• Confident classroom practitioners with strong behaviour management skills.
• Teachers who can quickly adapt to new schools and expectations.

Why TES?

• Regular secondary teaching opportunities across Bristol.
• Flexible supply or longer-term work.
• Competitive daily rates.