Supply Teacher - Unqualified and Qualified
Job description
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Looking for a teaching role that fits around your life, not the other way round?
We're working with a range of schools Secondary Schools across Wiltshire who need reliable supply teachers for daily and short-term cover. Whether you want a few days a week or a full timetable, we'll help you find something that works for you.
The best part? You don't need QTS. If you've got experience working with children and the confidence to lead a classroom, we'd love to hear from you.
What the role looks likeNo two days are the same.
You'll be:
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Delivering pre-planned lessons and keeping pupils engaged
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Creating a calm, positive classroom environment
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Managing behaviour with confidence and consistency
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Adapting quickly to different schools and year groups
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Have experience working with children (schools, clubs, coaching, youth work or similar)
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Are confident leading a group and keeping learning on track
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Can think on their feet and adapt to new environments
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Bring a positive, calm presence to the classroom
Qualified teachers are absolutely welcome, but you don't need QTS to apply.
Why choose supply?Supply teaching gives you the freedom to work in a way that suits you.
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Choose full-time or part-time work
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Try different schools and settings
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Build classroom experience quickly
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Enjoy teaching without the extra workload
We keep things simple and supportive so you can focus on the classroom.
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Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy
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Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
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Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
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Streamlined registration and local bookings
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Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends
If you're confident with children and ready to step into the classroom, we've got schools waiting.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more about supply opportunities in Swindon.
We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!
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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!
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 Chil
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight any experience working with children (schools, clubs, coaching, youth work) prominently in your Personal Statement — the advert explicitly accepts non-QTS candidates with this background.
📊 Quantify your classroom or group leadership experience: e.g. 'Led sessions for groups of 25+ pupils across KS3 and KS4 in a secondary school setting'.
🎯 Mention your availability and flexibility (full-time or part-time) clearly near the top of your CV, as the advert emphasises fitting work around your schedule.
🌐 Reference any experience across multiple school types or settings (mainstream, SEND, alternative provision) — Protocol Education places staff across all three and this will strengthen your application.
🤝 If you hold QTS, state it clearly as a distinct credential — the advert welcomes qualified teachers and this will differentiate you from unqualified applicants in the same pool.
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- •Delivered pre-planned cover lessons to KS3 and KS4 classes of up to 30 pupils across 4 secondary schools in Wiltshire, maintaining positive behaviour in 100% of sessions without escalation.
- •Managed behaviour and engagement for SEND and mainstream pupils during 3-month supply placement, receiving positive feedback from 3 separate heads of year on classroom consistency.
- •Completed 12 CPD modules via an online academy over 6 months, covering behaviour management, safeguarding, and adaptive teaching strategies for mixed-ability secondary classes.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Protocol Education's supply teacher opportunities across Wiltshire align closely with my background in classroom management and working with young people across varied settings. The flexibility to work across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision — combined with weekly PAYE pay and no umbrella companies — makes this an arrangement I am keen to pursue without delay.
My background in working with children and young people has equipped me with the ability to step into unfamiliar classrooms, establish a calm and positive environment quickly, and deliver pre-planned lessons with confidence. I have managed behaviour across mixed-ability groups and adapted my approach to suit different year groups and school cultures at short notice.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach delivering a pre-planned lesson you have had no prior input into?
- ›What strategies do you use to manage behaviour in a class you have never taught before?
- ›How would you adapt your teaching style when moving between a mainstream class and a SEND setting in the same week?
- ›Describe how you would establish authority and a calm environment within the first five minutes of a cover lesson.
- ›What CPD have you undertaken recently that has improved your classroom practice?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected situation in a classroom or group setting.
- ›Describe a situation where you managed challenging behaviour from a young person — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Give an example of when you worked across multiple different environments or settings in a short period of time.
- ›Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a group of young people you had never met before.
- ›Describe a situation where you remained calm and positive under pressure when working with children or young people.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected situation in a classroom or group setting.
Describe a situation where you managed challenging behaviour from a young person — what did you do and what was the outcome?