University Students - Cover Supervisor Work in Secondary

Job description

Protocol Education works with secondary schools across Bristol and Somerset to provide confident, reliable Cover Supervisors (Unqualified Supply Teachers). We're looking for University students who want flexible, paid work in schools near where you live (average commute time is 30 minutes), that fits around university commitments while developing valuable leadership, communication and people-management skills.

We regularly work with students from the University of Bristol and UWE Bristol, and others, with many progressing into long-term school placements or teacher training. Our best Cover Supervisors (Unqualified Supply Teachers) are friendly, always making good impressions on those around them. Our best Cover Supervisors are naturally confident with children and teenagers; you will be outgoing and calm, and have a resilience rooted in emotional intelligence and empathy. If you lack experience, we are eager to have you begin as a Teaching Assistant, and work your way up to Cover Supervisor bookings.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when a teacher is absent. Your job isn't to teach new content. Instead, you'll supervise lessons, deliver the work that's already been prepared and create a calm, focused learning environment.

While you'll often be placed in subjects that align with your subject specialism, you'll also cover a range of other subjects. That's completely normal. This is a classroom management role, so you don't need to be an expert in every subject. You'll:

Deliver pre-planned lesson activities
Explain instructions clearly and confidently
Keep students focused, engaged and on task
Build positive, professional relationships with pupils
Adapt to different classrooms and school environments

What you'll receive

£100 to £130 per day (paid weekly)
Flexible work across Bristol and Somerset (in convenient locations for you)
Schools matched as closely as possible to where you live
No driving required
We'd love to hear from you if you are:

A student or graduate, or studying a related subject
A confident communicator
Calm, adaptable, resilient and friendly
Interested in supporting young people
Looking to gain valuable experience alongside your studies
Experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work or volunteering is helpful, but not essential.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

To complete your registration, you'll need:

Proof of ID (such as a passport)

Two proofs of address

A CV covering the last 10 years

References covering the last 2 years (plus any childcare references from the last 10 years, where applicable)

International Applicants

You'll need the right to work in the UK before applying.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leigh Woods

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English