Supply Science Teacher – Secondary School | March 2026 Start

Supply Science Teacher – Secondary School | March 2026 Start

Location: South Bristol
Contract: Full‑time Supply (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Science teacher seeking a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle? We are looking for committed and versatile Supply Science Teachers to support secondary schools across South Bristol. While there is regular demand for specialists in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, we also welcome teachers from related fields who can deliver confident and engaging cover when required. Supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a healthier work-life balance, experience a variety of school environments, and continue developing your teaching practice-without the additional pressures that come with a permanent role. Many supply placements also lead to long-term or permanent positions, giving you both freedom and clear pathways for career progression.

This South Bristol school provides a supportive, aspirational, and community‑focused environment where every young person is encouraged to reach their full potential. Students are motivated to explore scientific ideas, develop curiosity, and build confidence in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. With well-equipped learning spaces, a structured and engaging Science curriculum, and strong pastoral support, learners are supported to grow academically, socially, and personally. The school promotes a culture rooted in inclusion, respect, and ambition, ensuring pupils feel valued, recognised, and inspired. Alongside classroom learning, a broad range of enrichment clubs, STEM initiatives, and community activities help students build resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging.

Why This School?

• A friendly, values‑driven community where students and staff feel supported
• A positive school culture centred on respect, high expectations, and meaningful relationships
• Strong pastoral systems that prioritise wellbeing, character, and confidence
• Leadership committed to professional development and staff wellbeing
• A forward‑thinking school serving families across South Bristol

About the Role

As a Supply Science Teacher, you will deliver clear, engaging, and well‑organised lessons across KS3 and KS4. You will bring strong subject knowledge, adaptability, and a calm, professional classroom presence. Your lessons will help students develop secure scientific understanding, practical lab skills, and the ability to apply scientific thinking to real‑life situations. You will quickly establish positive routines, support purposeful learning, and encourage students to enjoy Science while taking pride in their progress. Your work will directly contribute to the school’s commitment to high‑quality teaching and an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Science lessons aligned to KS3 and KS4 curriculum expectations
• Support students in developing strong scientific knowledge, practical skills, and analytical thinking
• Follow school policies, planned schemes of work, and departmental guidance
• Maintain a calm, structured, and well‑organised learning environment
• Encourage curiosity, problem‑solving, and a positive approach to scientific enquiry
• Provide targeted support to learners who need help with confidence, understanding, or behaviour
• Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive, community‑focused ethos
• Promote high standards in practical work, written tasks, and independent learning

What We’re Looking For

• QTS or relevant secondary Science teaching experience
• Strong behaviour management and confident communication skills
• Ability to challenge, motivate, and support students of mixed abilities
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to teaching
• Genuine passion for Science and supporting young people’s development
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s core values
• Secondary experience preferred; 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.