Protocol Education are partnered with secondary schools across Bristol to find Humanities students (undergraduates of English, History, Geography, and other Humanities subjects) to work as Unqualified Teachers / Cover Supervisors flexibly around your studies. This paid role (from £100 per day, £93 if you want to begin as a Teaching Assistant) looks outstanding on your CV, and can lead to permenant roles within schools after you graduate. There is no lesson planning involved; this is a behaviour management roles for outgoing undergrads with a positive attitude, engaging tone of voice, and the confidence to lead a room.
We work closely with students at UWE, University of Bristol, Trinity College and more, offering flexible, paid work around the busy periods of university life. For graduates looking for long-term opportunities, we can help secure full-time school placements within weeks.
The Role
As an Unqualified Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise classes during teacher absence, mainly within History and Humanities
- Deliver pre-set work and keep pupils engaged
- Maintain calm routines and clear expectations
- Support learning across other subjects when required
- Build positive relationships with students and staff
Why this role is great for students and graduates
- Flexible work around studies or other commitments
- Paid experience within secondary schools
- Develop confidence, leadership and communication skills
- Ideal pathway into teaching, youth work or education
- Strong reference-building opportunities
Free Training Provided
- Thrive Approach
- Team Teach
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Cover Supervisor Training
To get cleared, we’ll need:
🛂 Passport
🏠 2 proofs of address
📄 CV covering 10 years of work and education history
📝 2 years of references
🌍 Overseas Police Check if applicable
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- Dedicated consultant support
- Flexible opportunities across Bristol
- Long-term and permanent opportunities available