Supply Art Teacher - Secondary School | March 2026 Start Location: Taunton Contract: Supply / Full-Time (Monday-Friday) Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Are you a creative, passionate, and skilled Art teacher looking for a flexible teaching role that still offers variety and consistency? We are seeking enthusiastic Supply Art Teachers to support a number of secondary schools across Taunton. Whether your expertise lies in Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, Graphics, or wider creative disciplines, we welcome teachers who can inspire and engage learners across KS3 and KS4. Supply teaching is an excellent way to broaden your teaching experience, explore a variety of school environments, and enjoy a more balanced work-life routine-without the additional workload often associated with permanent roles. Many short-term placements naturally develop into long-term or permanent positions, offering both flexibility and genuine progression opportunities. Secondary schools in Taunton are known for their welcoming, forward-thinking environments. Students are encouraged to express creativity, develop practical skills, and build confidence in a range of artistic techniques. With strong pastoral systems, high expectations, and a focus on personal and academic growth, these schools help young people thrive both creatively and academically. Why Taunton Schools? Supportive, friendly, and collaborative school communities Strong behaviour expectations built on positive relationships Excellent pastoral care focused on student wellbeing and development Leadership teams committed to staff support and professional growth Well-equipped Art and Creative Arts departments with modern resources About the Role As a Supply Art Teacher, you will deliver engaging and visually stimulating lessons to KS3 and KS4, adapting confidently to various school settings. You will help students develop skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, digital art, 3D work, and wider creative processes. Your passion and expertise will encourage students to explore ideas, experiment with techniques, and express themselves artistically. Key Responsibilities Teach creative and well-structured Art lessons across KS3 and KS4 Support students in developing practical skills, creative thinking, and artistic confidence Follow school policies, department schemes of work, and any provided lesson resources Maintain a calm, organised, and inspiring classroom environment Encourage experimentation, resilience, and independent creative development Provide support to students who need additional guidance or reassurance Contribute positively to each school's inclusive and community-centred ethos Foster enthusiasm for Art, creativity, and cultural appreciation What We're Looking For QTS or relevant experience teaching Secondary Art Strong classroom management and confident communication skills Ability to motivate, support, and challenge learners of varying abilities A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to teaching Genuine passion for Art and helping students unlock their creativity Full commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and school values Secondary experience preferred - ECTs warmly welcomed 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.