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Secondary Supply Teacher


Teaching Personnel

£150 - 170 per day

Bristol

Temporary | Full Time

15/10/2026

No

Bristol
Flexible Supply | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
KS3 & KS4 | All Subject Specialisms Welcome

I am recruiting Secondary Supply Teachers to work across a variety of mainstream secondary schools throughout Bristol.

Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking a better work-life balance, an ECT looking to gain experience in different settings, or a teacher returning to the profession, supply teaching can provide flexibility while keeping you in the classroom.

With opportunities ranging from day-to-day cover to long-term placements, supply teaching allows you to choose the type of work that suits your lifestyle and career goals.


As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:

  • Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4
  • Teach within your subject specialism where possible
  • Follow school policies and behaviour systems
  • Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
  • Adapt quickly to different schools and classroom settings
  • Support student progress and engagement
  • Build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Provide feedback following lessons and cover periods

Long-term opportunities may also involve planning, assessment and wider school responsibilities.


We are keen to speak with teachers from all subject areas, including:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Geography
  • History
  • Religious Education
  • MFL (French, Spanish, German)
  • PE
  • Business & Economics
  • Computing & ICT
  • Design Technology
  • Food Technology
  • Art & Design
  • Drama & Performing Arts
  • Music

This opportunity is ideal for:

  • Qualified Teachers (QTS)
  • Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
  • Teachers returning to education
  • Experienced educators seeking flexibility
  • Subject specialists looking for local opportunities
  • Teachers exploring schools before committing permanently

We're seeking teachers who are:

✔ Adaptable and confident

✔ Strong classroom practitioners

✔ Able to establish positive relationships quickly

✔ Confident managing behaviour across a range of abilities

✔ Professional and reliable

✔ Passionate about high-quality teaching and learning

✔ Comfortable working in different school environments


Supply teaching offers:

  • Flexibility around your availability
  • Exposure to a variety of schools and settings
  • Opportunities to find the right long-term fit
  • Improved work-life balance
  • Competitive pay
  • Access to ongoing CPD and training
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities if desired

Whether you're looking for one day a week or a full timetable, there are opportunities available.


  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  • Recent teaching experience or successful placement experience
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

If you're a qualified teacher looking for flexible opportunities across Bristol secondary schools, I'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
emilia.harris@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1557

Apply today and enjoy the flexibility of supply while continuing to make a difference in the classroom.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases,