Secondary Supply Teachers - IT, Food Technology & PE Are you a passionate secondary teacher looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? With fully flexible schedules, the freedom to choose your working days, and immediate opportunities available, our agency is recruiting dedicated Secondary Supply Teachers to support schools across Taunton, offering regular cover in IT, Food Technology, and Physical Education (PE). These subjects are currently in high demand, but we also welcome applications from teachers of all secondary subjects. Supply teaching is an excellent choice for those seeking a better work-life balance, as well as the opportunity to gain valuable experience across different departments and school environments. It also offers a natural pathway into long‑term or permanent roles, giving you the chance to showcase your strengths while enjoying the variety and freedom supply work provides. About the Role As a supply teacher working through our agency, you'll step into a range of secondary schools to deliver pre‑planned lessons and maintain a positive, well‑managed learning environment in the absence of the class teacher. Every day brings something different - one day you might be supporting an active PE department, and the next you could be delivering IT or Food Technology lessons. We offer continuous work for successful teachers, with repeat bookings at the same school, giving you consistency and helping you build familiarity with staff and students. Flexibility is key, which is why you decide how often you work - whether that's full‑time, part‑time, or occasional days, we'll shape your schedule around you. Key Responsibilities Deliver pre‑planned lessons in line with school teaching plans Maintain a calm, positive, and well‑managed classroom environment Support students with their learning, behaviour, and engagement Always follow safeguarding procedures Adapt confidently to different subjects, classes, and school settings What We're Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong communication and classroom‑management skills suitable for covering IT, Food Technology, PE, and other subjects Confidence in leading classes independently and maintaining positive behaviour A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to step into different subjects and year groups at short notice A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting student development Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to quickly build rapport with students 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 on a daily basis, 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.