Supply English Teacher – Secondary School | March 2026 Start
Location: North Bristol
Contract: Supply / Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Are you a passionate English teacher looking for flexible opportunities that fit around your lifestyle? We are currently seeking dedicated Supply English Teachers to support secondary schools across North Bristol, with regular cover available particularly in English – but we also welcome teachers from all specialisms. Supply teaching offers a brilliant way to enjoy a healthier work-life balance, gain experience across a variety of school settings, and develop your practice without the pressures of a permanent role. Many supply roles also lead to long-term or permanent opportunities, giving you the freedom you want while opening new doors in your career.
The school is built on a strong sense of belonging and community, where students of all abilities feel supported, valued, and encouraged. It upholds values of respect, responsibility, and aspiration, creating an inspiring learning environment where learners can grow academically and personally. With an engaging curriculum and a dedicated pastoral team, the school ensures every student can flourish-whether through classroom learning, enrichment activities, or wider community involvement.
Why This School?
- A warm, inclusive community shaped by strong shared values
- An ethos grounded in respect, equality, and positive relationships
- Supportive pastoral systems that prioritise wellbeing and character development
- Leadership committed to staff development and ongoing professional growth
- A vibrant and diverse environment serving the wider Bristol area
About the Role
As a Supply English Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students build strong skills in reading, writing, analysis, and communication. You’ll be adaptable, confident stepping into different classrooms, and committed to maintaining a calm, positive learning environment. You’ll inspire students to enjoy English, develop their confidence, and take pride in their progress. Your contribution will support the school’s dedication to high‑quality teaching and a values-driven curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver creative, engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Support students in developing strong literacy and analytical skills
- Follow school policies, lesson plans, and schemes of work where provided
- Promote a calm, structured, and purposeful classroom environment
- Encourage curiosity, participation, and a passion for literature and language
- Support students who need additional help with confidence, focus, or behaviour
- Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive, community-focused ethos
- Promote strong communication skills and a love of learning
What We’re Looking For
- QTS or relevant secondary English teaching experience
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to motivate, inspire, and support learners of all abilities
- A proactive, flexible, and positive approach
- Passion for English language, literature, and creative expression
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values
- Experience in secondary education is ideal; ECTs are welcome
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- 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 (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- 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.
