Unqualified Maths Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks an Unqualified Maths Supervisor for temporary roles in secondary schools in Bristol. Engage and manage students during teacher absences while delivering Maths content. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge and experience working with youth. Flexibility in working hours with competitive pay rates offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay through PAYE

Guaranteed work agreements

Free professional development training

Regular social events

Termly awards

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, tutoring, or youth coaching is advantageous.
• Confidence in managing classroom behavior professionally.
• Ability to deliver pre-set Maths work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver Maths work.
• Ensure student engagement and progress in lessons.
• Manage behavior fairly and confidently.
• Provide feedback on class progress.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Classroom management

Strong subject knowledge in Maths

Positive attitude

Reliability

Education

Degree-level education or strong Maths skills

Job description

Overview

Unqualified Maths 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

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absence and delivering pre-set Maths 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 Maths up to GCSE level
• A positive, adaptable, and reliable approach
• Degree-level education or strong Maths 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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