Supply Languages 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 a passionate Languages teacher looking for a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle? We are seeking committed and versatile Supply MFL Teachers to support secondary schools across South Bristol. There is steady demand for specialists in French and Spanish, but we also welcome teachers of additional languages who can deliver confident, engaging lessons. Supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity to achieve a healthier work-life balance, experience a variety of school environments, and continue enhancing your teaching practice-without the additional pressures of a permanent post. Many placements also progress into long‑term or permanent roles, giving you both flexibility and clear opportunities for career development. This South Bristol school provides a welcoming, aspirational, and community‑focused environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Learners are supported to broaden their cultural understanding, develop curiosity about the wider world, and build confidence in their ability to communicate in another language. With well‑equipped classrooms, a structured and engaging MFL curriculum, and strong pastoral support, students grow academically, socially, and personally. The school promotes a culture anchored in inclusion, respect, and ambition, ensuring pupils feel valued, motivated, and empowered. Beyond the classroom, a range of language clubs, cultural events, and community‑driven activities help students develop resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging. Why This School? A warm, values‑led community where students and staff feel supported A positive school culture built on respect, high expectations, and authentic relationships Strong pastoral systems prioritising wellbeing, character development, and student confidence Leadership committed to staff development, ongoing training, and wellbeing A forward‑thinking school serving diverse families across South Bristol About the Role As a Supply Languages Teacher, you will deliver clear, engaging, and well‑structured lessons across KS3 and KS4. You will bring strong subject knowledge, adaptability, and a calm, professional presence to every classroom. Your lessons will help students build linguistic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while deepening their cultural awareness. You will quickly establish positive routines, encourage purposeful learning, and inspire students to enjoy studying languages and take pride in their progress. Your work will play an important part in supporting the school's commitment to high‑quality teaching and a well‑sequenced, ambitious curriculum. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging MFL lessons aligned to KS3 and KS4 curriculum requirements Support students in developing strong linguistic understanding, pronunciation, recall, and cultural awareness Follow school policies, departmental guidance, and planned schemes of work Maintain a calm, structured, and well‑organised learning environment Encourage curiosity, creativity, and a positive attitude toward language learning Provide targeted support to learners needing help with confidence, comprehension, or behaviour Contribute positively to the school's inclusive, community‑focused ethos Promote high standards in speaking, writing, vocabulary building, and independent learning What We're Looking For QTS or relevant secondary MFL teaching experience (French, Spanish, or other languages) Strong behaviour management and confident communication skills Ability to challenge, motivate, and support students with a range of abilities A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to teaching Genuine passion for language learning and helping young people expand their horizons 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.