Protocol Education is working closely with a high-performing academy in BS6 that regularly welcomes supply teachers through us. They’re looking for Maths teachers who want flexibility, whether that’s a couple of days a week or something closer to full-time.
Many teachers start by doing day-to-day cover, getting to know the school and the team. From there, longer-term opportunities often come up either in the academy itself or in nearby schools we work with. When that happens, the roles are paid to scale.
For day-to-day work, the lessons are already planned, so your focus is simply on delivering the lesson and keeping the class moving forward.
What a typical day looks like
You’ll be delivering pre-planned Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4, stepping into classes and keeping learning on track.
That usually involves:
• Teaching the lesson set by the department
• Supporting students with numeracy, problem-solving and reasoning
• Keeping the classroom calm, focused and productive
• Helping learners work through mathematical concepts and methods
• Collecting work and passing feedback back to the teacher
It’s a good fit for teachers who enjoy being in the classroom but want flexibility around workload and schedule.
Who this role suits
• Maths ECTs looking to build experience across strong local schools
• Qualified Maths teachers who want flexible work
• Teachers returning to the classroom who want to ease back in
• Experienced teachers who prefer teaching without the full-time commitment
You’ll need:
• UK QTS (or working towards it)
• Strong knowledge of the secondary Maths curriculum
• Confident classroom management
• A calm, professional presence with students
Training and development
When you work with Protocol Education, you’ll also have free access to our CPD academy. Teachers often use it to build skills that schools really value, including:
• Behaviour management strategies
• Team Teach de-escalation training
• The Thrive Approach, which helps teachers understand behaviour through a relational lens
Why teachers work with Protocol Education
• £130–£150 per day for flexible cover
• Paid to scale for long-term roles
• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
• Access to local schools matched to your preferences
• Free CPD and professional development
• £50 referral bonus if you recommend a colleague