Supply Teacher

Looking for the freedom to teach without the endless planning, meetings, and workload?

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to build confidence, or returning to the classroom after a break, supply teaching offers the perfect chance to do what you love while enjoying genuine flexibility.

Protocol Education is working with a network of welcoming primary schools across Bishop Sutton, Chew Magna, West Harptree, East Harptree, Pensford, Stanton Drew and the surrounding areas, seeking enthusiastic Supply Teachers who can hit the ground running and make a difference from day one.

With starts available as soon as you're fully cleared and compliant, there's no need to wait to get back into the classroom.

Why Choose Supply Teaching?

✨ Choose when and where you work

✨ Experience a variety of school settings and year groups

✨ Maintain a healthy work-life balance

✨ Build your skills and confidence across different environments

✨ Access long-term and permanent opportunities if desired

No two days are the same, making every week exciting, rewarding, and full of new experiences.

The Role

As a Supply Teacher, you'll provide high-quality cover across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, ensuring pupils continue learning and thriving during staff absences.

You'll quickly build rapport with pupils and staff, adapt to different classrooms, and create positive learning environments wherever you go.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Deliver engaging pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2

✅ Adapt confidently to different school environments and routines

✅ Create positive, inclusive, and purposeful learning environments

✅ Manage behaviour effectively using school policies and expectations

✅ Support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and personal development

✅ Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

✅ Provide clear feedback following lessons and school visits

✅ Uphold safeguarding and professional standards at all times

Why Work With Protocol Education?

We understand that every teacher is different, which is why we focus on finding opportunities that work for you.

• Start working as soon as your clearance is complete
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Daily, short-term, and long-term assignments available
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• Local placements close to home
• Dedicated consultant support from education specialists
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Easy booking and online timesheet systems
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing support throughout your placement journey

What We're Looking For

We're seeking adaptable, enthusiastic teachers who enjoy variety and can quickly make a positive impact.

You'll Need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confidence working across different year groups
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, positive, and professional approach
• A genuine passion for helping children learn and succeed

Locations

We are currently recruiting for opportunities across:

Bishop Sutton
Chew Magna
Chew Stoke
East Harptree
West Harptree
Pensford
Stanton Drew
Surrounding Chew Valley and Bath & North East Somerset areas

What We Need to Clear You

Before you can start work, we'll need:

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (such as a driving licence, utility bill, or council tax statement)
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last two years, including education references where applicable
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for three months or more within the last five years

Apply Today

If you're looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to teach in fantastic local schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover rewarding supply teaching opportunities across Bishop Sutton and the surrounding areas, with starts available as soon as you're cleared and ready to work.

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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