Supply Music Teacher - Secondary School | April 2026 Start Location: Bridgwater Contract: Full-Time Supply (Monday-Friday) Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm Salary: £140.25 - £232.20 (Depending on Experience) Are you a creative, enthusiastic, and adaptable Music teacher looking for a flexible role that supports a healthy work-life balance? We are currently seeking motivated Supply Music Teachers to work across a range of secondary schools in the Bridgwater area. While Music specialists are in high demand, we also welcome teachers from broader performing arts backgrounds who can deliver confident, engaging cover in a professional and supportive manner. Supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity to experience different school environments, expand your teaching practice, and enjoy the freedom of a varied weekly timetable-without the additional workload associated with a permanent position. Many short-term placements naturally progress into longer-term or permanent roles, giving you flexibility alongside clear avenues for career development. Schools across Bridgwater provide inclusive, forward-thinking learning environments where students are encouraged to express themselves, build confidence, and develop their creativity. With strong Performing Arts departments, supportive leadership teams, and well-established pastoral systems, these schools prioritise both academic progress and personal growth. Enrichment activities, music clubs, concerts, and community events all help students thrive within a culture of respect, ambition, and collaboration. About the Role As a Supply Music Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 learners, adapting your teaching to meet the needs of different groups. You will support students in developing their practical, theoretical, and listening skills, helping them explore a wide range of musical styles and techniques. Through clear routines and purposeful learning environments, you will inspire students to take pride in their work and enjoy the process of making and understanding music. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, well-planned Music lessons across KS3 and KS4 Support students in developing practical musicianship, composition, and listening skills Follow school policies, department guidance, and pre-prepared lesson materials where provided Maintain a calm, organised, and positive classroom atmosphere Encourage creativity, teamwork, and a passion for music Provide additional support to students who may need help with confidence, technique, or behaviour Contribute to an inclusive school culture built on respect, ambition, and community Promote high standards in performance, musical literacy, and creative expression What We're Looking For QTS or relevant secondary Music teaching experience Confident classroom and behaviour management skills Ability to inspire and support learners of varying abilities A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to teaching A genuine passion for Music and helping young people succeed Strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and professionalism Previous secondary teaching experience preferred - ECTs 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.