Finished your teacher training and wondering what comes next?

If you're an ECT or FQT looking for a September role where you can build confidence, develop your teaching practice and feel genuinely supported, we'd love to hear from you.

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Bristol that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join their team this September on a maternity cover contract.

For many new teachers, maternity cover roles offer the ideal start to a teaching career. You'll have the opportunity to become part of a school community, establish strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, and gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a teacher while making a meaningful difference to children's learning and development.

What You Can Expect

A September start in a supportive Bristol primary school

The opportunity to take ownership of your own class and develop your teaching style

A welcoming leadership team and experienced colleagues who understand the ECT journey

✨ Valuable classroom experience from day one

Opportunities to build confidence, refine your practice and try new ideas

A positive school environment where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued

You will be joining a school where your enthusiasm, creativity and commitment will have a genuine impact on pupils' learning and the wider school community.

This Role Could Be Perfect If You...

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and are completing or have recently completed your ECT training
• Are looking for a supportive environment to begin your teaching career
• Enjoy creating engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils
• Are committed to inclusive teaching and ensuring every child can succeed
• Want to continue learning and developing as an educator
• Value strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Why Choose Protocol Education?

Dedicated consultants who understand the challenges and opportunities of starting your teaching career

Honest advice and support throughout your placement

Schools carefully matched to your skills, preferences and career goals

Weekly PAYE pay

Opportunities for future long-term and permanent positions

What We'll Need to Get You Cleared

✅ Passport

✅ Two proofs of address

✅ CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained

✅ Two years of references, including teaching placements where applicable

✅ Overseas Police Check if you have lived overseas for three months or more during the last five years

Ready for September?

Your first teaching role should feel exciting, supportive and full of opportunity.

If you're ready to step into the classroom, grow in confidence and begin your teaching career in a welcoming Bristol school, we'd love to have a conversation and tell you more.

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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