Supply Science Teacher - Secondary School | March 2026 Start Location: Taunton Contract: Full-Time Supply (Monday-Friday) Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm Salary: £158.80 - £232.20 (Depending on Experience) Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Science teacher looking for a role that offers both flexibility and work-life balance? We are currently recruiting energetic Supply Science Teachers to support a range of secondary schools in Taunton. While demand is particularly high for Science specialists, we also welcome applications from teachers in related subjects who can confidently deliver high-quality cover across the curriculum. Supply teaching is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience, explore different school environments, and enjoy varied day-to-day teaching-with none of the additional workload associated with permanent roles. Many short-term supply placements often lead to longer-term or even permanent opportunities, offering excellent flexibility alongside genuine career progression pathways. Schools across the Taunton area provide supportive, inclusive environments where students are encouraged to question, investigate, and think critically. With strong Science departments, modern facilities, and dedicated leadership teams, these schools promote both academic achievement and personal growth. Practical learning, enrichment opportunities, and STEM-focused initiatives help students build confidence within a collaborative, aspirational culture. About the Role As a Supply Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils, using strong subject knowledge and an adaptable classroom approach. You will support students in developing key scientific skills across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. By establishing routines and creating purposeful learning environments, you will help learners enjoy Science and take pride in their progress. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, well-structured Science lessons to KS3 and KS4 * Support learners in developing practical, investigative, and analytical skills * Follow departmental plans, school policies, and provided lesson materials * Maintain a calm, organised, and positive classroom environment * Encourage scientific curiosity, problem-solving, and independent thinking * Offer additional support to students who may need help with confidence, practical work, or behaviour * Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture rooted in collaboration and ambition * Promote high standards in scientific understanding, experimentation, and communication What We're Looking For QTS or relevant secondary Science teaching experience * Confident behaviour management and excellent communication skills * Ability to engage, motivate, and support learners of all abilities * Flexible, proactive, and positive attitude to teaching across different schools * Passion for Science and helping young people succeed * Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high professional standards * Previous 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.