Supply Design Technology Teacher | April 2026 Start Location: Bridgwater Contract: Full-Time Supply (Monday-Friday) Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm Salary: £140.25 - £232.20 per day (DOE) Are you a dedicated Design & Technology Teacher with QTS looking for flexible and rewarding opportunities in the Bridgwater area? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Supply DT Teachers to work across a range of local secondary schools, delivering high‑quality lessons and supporting students in KS3 and KS4. Whilst we are primarily recruiting for a DT specialist, we also welcome applications from teachers of other subject specialisms. This role is ideal for teachers seeking a healthier work-life balance, Early Career Teachers looking to broaden their experience in different settings, or experienced educators searching for short-term, long-term, or ongoing supply positions. Many of our supply placements lead to extended cover or even permanent opportunities for the right candidates. Schools across Bridgwater offer supportive leadership teams, strong behaviour policies, and welcoming departments-allowing you to focus on delivering engaging, practical, and inspiring lessons within Design & Technology. About the Role As a Supply DT Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a safe and productive learning environment, and ensure students remain engaged and on task. Depending on your experience, you may teach across areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, Food, or Textiles. You may also provide general classroom cover where required. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and well-structured DT lessons using pre-prepared materials * Maintain effective behaviour management and promote a positive learning atmosphere * Support students with both practical and theory-based work * Ensure safe working practices within workshops, kitchens, or specialist DT spaces * Follow all safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies * Build strong working relationships with staff and students * Adapt confidently to different school routines, facilities, and department expectations What We're Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential * Strong classroom presence with excellent communication skills * Confident in managing behaviour and motivating learners * Ability to deliver across various DT disciplines (training provided where appropriate) * Professional, reliable, and fully committed to safeguarding * Suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) 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.