Mathematics Teacher in Bridgwater

Supply Maths Teacher - Secondary School Role - Bridgwater

Location: Bridgwater

Start date: September

End date: Ongoing / flexible supply

Contract: Supply teaching role

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and pay scale

Support pupils to build confidence, strengthen problem‑solving skills, and make progress in Mathematics through a flexible Supply Maths Teacher role at a secondary school in Bridgwater. This supply opportunity offers the chance to work within a supportive secondary school, delivering engaging Maths lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will help maintain continuity of learning, encourage pupils to develop mathematical understanding, and create a positive classroom environment where students feel supported and challenged.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint a committed Supply Maths Teacher to support a secondary school in Bridgwater on a flexible or ongoing basis. The successful candidate will deliver well‑structured lessons, follow existing planning where provided, manage classroom behaviour effectively, and ensure pupils remain engaged and on track with their learning. This role would suit a reliable and enthusiastic teacher with strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and the confidence to teach mixed‑ability groups. You will be adaptable, organised, and able to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff while maintaining high expectations in the classroom.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Follow school planning and schemes of work, adapting lessons where needed to meet pupil needs
• Support pupils in developing confidence with numeracy, problem‑solving, reasoning, and exam‑style questions
• Maintain a calm, purposeful, and inclusive classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and provide feedback on pupil progress in line with school expectations where required
• Differentiating effectively to support learners with varying abilities, including pupils with SEND or lower confidence in Maths
• Work collaboratively with department staff and school leaders to ensure continuity of learning
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow all school policies and procedures at all times

Required Skills & Behaviours

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and confidence teaching secondary‑age pupils
• Effective classroom management skills that support a calm and focused learning environment
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils with varied learning needs, confidence levels, and prior attainment
• Flexible, dependable, and adaptable approach to supply teaching within a busy secondary school
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and pupils
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, professionalism, inclusion, and safeguarding

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable; experienced Maths specialists and instructors may also be considered
• Previous experience teaching Mathematics in a UK secondary school setting is highly desirable
• Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4; GCSE experience is advantageous
• Good understanding of the UK secondary curriculum and current assessment expectations
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete all required safeguarding and compliance checks

Benefits

• GCA Approved Supplier
• 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

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 the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. This role involves working with children on a daily basis; consequently, applicants will be subject to statutory guidance requiring two 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 operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may not contact every applicant; if you have not received a response within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position but your details may be retained for future opportunities.