Unqualified English Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading education agency in Bristol is seeking an Unqualified English Supervisor to support secondary schools. This flexible, temp role offers classroom experience without needing QTS. Ideal candidates should have strong English skills and confidence in managing classrooms. Enjoy competitive pay and regular support from consultants that match your skills. Apply today for a rewarding entry into education!

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

FREE professional development training

Regular social events

£50 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people, tutoring or coaching.
• Confidence to manage secondary classrooms professionally.
• Strong subject knowledge in English up to GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absence and delivering English work.
• Ensuring students remain engaged and focused.
• Managing behaviour consistently and fairly.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Engagement strategies

Education

Degree-level education or strong English skills

Job description

Overview

Unqualified English Supervisor – Secondary Schools (South Bristol & Somerset)
Pay: £13.75–£14.50 per hour
Contract: Flexible / Temp / Ongoing / Long-term available
Start Date: As soon as you’re ready

Looking to build your classroom experience and share your passion for English, without needing QTS? Protocol Education is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across South Bristol and Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re considering a career in teaching, want to gain practical experience in schools, or simply enjoy working with young people and want flexible, rewarding work.

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into lessons when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared English work and ensuring pupils remain on task. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher — what matters is confidence, strong communication, and the ability to manage a classroom with energy and authority.

You’ll gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience, working in a variety of schools. For those considering teacher training in the future, this is one of the best stepping stones you can take.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absence and delivering pre-set English work
• Ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and make progress in the lesson
• Managing behaviour consistently, fairly, and with confidence
• Collecting and returning completed work for the classroom teacher
• Providing short feedback on class progress and behaviour
• Building strong relationships with staff and pupils across different schools
• Planning and marking only required for longer-term placements, such as maternity cover

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with young people (schools, youth groups, tutoring, sports coaching or similar)
• Confidence to manage secondary classrooms and handle behaviour in a professional way
• Strong subject knowledge in English up to GCSE level
• A positive, adaptable, and reliable approach
• Degree-level education or strong English skills preferred (but QTS is not required)
• Reliability and eagerness to take on roles that support schools when they need it most

Why work through Protocol Education?

Working through an agency gives you control and flexibility that’s hard to find in permanent school contracts. You’ll choose when and where you work, gain experience across different schools, and still receive the security of regular pay through PAYE. Our consultants work closely with you, matching you to roles that fit your skills and availability, and supporting you at every stage.

And with Protocol, you’ll also get:

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE (so no umbrella company deductions)
• Guaranteed work agreements that give you consistency and peace of mind
• FREE professional development training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Regular social events, from bowling nights to pizza evenings
• Termly awards to recognise your hard work and commitment
• Friendly, honest support from a dedicated consultant who knows your local schools
• A £50 bonus for every teacher or TA you refer

Apply today to start your journey in education, gain invaluable classroom experience, and take advantage of the opportunities only Protocol Education can offer.

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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