Primary Supply Teacher (ECT)

Whether you're looking to work one day a week or five, supply teaching gives you the freedom to choose a schedule that works for you.

We're looking for qualified primary teachers (QTS essential) to join our growing team, supporting welcoming primary schools in and around Longwell Green, Kingswood, Warmley, Emersons Green and East Bristol.

You tell us when you're available, we'll do the rest.

Why choose supply teaching?

Supply teaching gives you the chance to do what you love without taking work home every evening.

You'll enjoy:

• Choose the days that suit you, from one to five days a week.
• No planning or marking for most day-to-day bookings.
• Experience a variety of local schools and year groups.
• Build your confidence and broaden your classroom experience.
• A healthier work-life balance.
• Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles if and when you're ready.

A fantastic opportunity for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Just gained your QTS? Supply teaching is one of the best ways to kick-start your teaching career.

Working in different schools allows you to:

• Experience a range of teaching styles and school settings.
• Build confidence before committing to a permanent role.
• Develop strong behaviour management skills.
• Explore EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to discover where you thrive.
• Grow your professional network across local schools.
• Gain valuable classroom experience while maintaining flexibility.

Many of our ECTs secure long-term and permanent positions after making a great impression on supply.

We're looking for teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Are confident teaching across the primary age range.
• Can build positive relationships quickly.
• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate about helping children learn.

Whether you're an experienced teacher returning to the classroom, an ECT starting your journey or simply looking for greater flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily rates from £130 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies.
• Work as many or as few days as you choose.
• FREE access to our CPD Academy.
• Dedicated local consultant who gets to know you and your preferences.
• Opportunities for daily supply, long-term placements and permanent roles.
• Local schools close to home.
• Refer a friend and earn rewards.

Apply today

If you're a qualified primary teacher looking for flexible work around Longwell Green and the surrounding Bristol area, we'd love to help you find the perfect fit.

Whether you're after a better work-life balance, looking to gain experience as an ECT or simply want to get back to doing what you enjoy most, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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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