Supply English Teacher – Secondary School

Supply English Teacher – Secondary School | March 2026 Start

Location:

Bridgwater

Contract:

Full-Time Supply (Monday-Friday)

Hours:

8:15am – 3:15pm
Salary: £140 – £232.20 (Depending on Experience)

Are you a motivated and engaging English teacher looking for a flexible role that supports a healthy work-life balance? We are currently seeking enthusiastic Supply English Teachers to work across a range of secondary schools in Bridgwater. While we have strong demand for English specialists, we also welcome teachers from other subject backgrounds who can confidently deliver high-quality cover in a well-managed, professional manner.

Supply teaching is an excellent opportunity to experience different school settings, broaden your teaching practice, and enjoy the freedom of a varied schedule‑without the additional workload that comes with a permanent position. Many short-term placements naturally progress into long-term or permanent roles, offering both flexibility and clear routes for career development.

Schools in the Bridgwater area offer welcoming, forward-thinking environments where students are encouraged to communicate effectively, develop independence, and think creatively. With well-established English departments, supportive leadership teams, and strong pastoral systems, these schools nurture both academic progress and personal growth. Enrichment clubs, creative initiatives, and community-focused projects further help students build confidence within a culture of ambition, respect, and collaboration.

As a Supply English Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 learners, using strong subject knowledge and an adaptable approach. You will help students develop essential skills in reading, writing, analysis, and communication. By establishing routines and creating purposeful learning environments, you will encourage learners to take pride in their work and enjoy studying English.

• Deliver engaging, well‑sequenced English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Support students in developing strong literacy, analytical, and writing skills
• Follow school policies, department guidance, and pre‑prepared lesson materials
• Maintain a calm, organised, and positive classroom environment
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and a love of English
• Provide additional support to students who may need help with reading, confidence, or behaviour
• Contribute to an inclusive school culture rooted in community and ambition
• Promote high standards in reading, writing, and verbal communication

• QTS or relevant secondary English teaching experience
• Confident behaviour management and strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate and support learners of varying abilities
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to teaching
• A passion for English and helping young people succeed
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high professional standards
• Previous secondary experience preferred – ECTs are welcome

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch ()

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.