Primary Supply Teacher

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Portishead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply opportunities

Support from education consultant

Safeguarding training

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Monarch Education in Portishead is seeking flexible Supply Teachers to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 1 and 2. This role offers morning to afternoon hours (8:30am-3:30pm) with opportunities for regular, shorter-term, or longer placements.

You’ll join a welcoming school community that values resilience and a love of learning. You will work with a committed leadership team, receive support from an education consultant, and have access to safeguarding training as part of ongoing

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow school planning where required and adapt learning to meet pupil needs.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher

Portishead

Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Flexible Supply Opportunities | Immediate and Ongoing Roles Available

Are you a passionate teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Portishead?

Do you enjoy inspiring young learners while having the flexibility to choose when and where you work?

We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teachers to work within a welcoming primary school in Portishead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is proud of its strong community values and commitment to developing resilient, confident, and successful children.

Whether you’re looking for regular supply work or a longer-term placement, we would love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love This School

This school is at the heart of its local community and is committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their potential.

The school prides itself on being a supportive and community-led environment where positive relationships underpin everything they do. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences, promoting resilience, confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

With a welcoming leadership team, excellent support systems, and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, this is a fantastic environment for both experienced teachers and those early in their teaching careers.

The Role

As a Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons across Key stage 1 and Key stage 2.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow school planning where required and adapt learning to meet pupil needs.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Ensure all children feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
• Uphold the school’s values and commitment to educational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching within a school setting.
• Are confident managing a classroom and delivering engaging lessons.
• Have strong behaviour management skills.
• Are flexible, reliable, and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Are committed to supporting all pupils to reach their full potential.
• Share the school’s commitment to developing resilient and confident learners.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to gain valuable experience, or a teacher seeking greater flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible supply opportunities to fit around your availability.
• Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.
• Opportunities for short-term, long-term, and day-to-day assignments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to additional training, including Safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
• The opportunity to work within supportive and welcoming school environments.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.
• Access to exclusive vacancies across Bristol, North Somerset, and the surrounding areas.
• In this particular area, we supply 11 Multi-Academy Trusts on a first point of contact basis, meaning we receive a significantly higher volume of bookings than our competitors.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Affinity Academy – free CPD and professional development courses.
• Gaining Core Agency (GCA) accredited agency.
• Fast and efficient clearance process.
• DBS cost refunded after 12 days worked (T&Cs apply).
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £200.

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 on a daily basis, 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.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.