Maths Teacher in Bristol

Long-Term Supply Maths Teacher - Secondary School Role in Bristol.

Location: Bristol

Start date: September

End date: Ongoing / long-term

Contract: Long-term

Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday

Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and pay scale)

Inspire pupils to build confidence in Mathematics, deliver consistent and engaging lessons, and make a lasting impact in a long‑term supply Maths Teacher role at a secondary school in Bristol. This long‑term opportunity offers the chance to join a supportive Bristol school and provide continuity for learners across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential Key Stage 5 teaching depending on experience. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards in the classroom, supporting progress, and helping pupils develop strong numeracy, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills over time.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality Maths lessons, create a purposeful and inclusive learning environment, and ensure pupils remain engaged, challenged, and supported throughout their learning. This role would suit a committed and adaptable teacher with strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management, whether you are an experienced practitioner seeking your next long‑term post or an Early Career Teacher looking to gain valuable experience in a well‑supported secondary setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 teaching depending on experience.
• Plan, adapt, and deliver learning activities that meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, using assessment information to inform future teaching.
• Create a positive and well‑managed classroom environment that supports learning and high expectations.
• Differentiating effectively to support all learners, including pupils with SEND, EAL, or varying levels of confidence in Maths.
• Work collaboratively with department staff and school leaders to maintain continuity and raise attainment.
• Provide constructive feedback that helps pupils develop mathematical understanding, fluency, and problem‑solving skills.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow all school policies and procedures at all times.

Required Skills & Behaviours

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and the ability to deliver lessons clearly and confidently.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills that support a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils with varied learning needs and levels of attainment.
• Organised, dependable, and adaptable approach to long‑term supply teaching within a busy secondary school.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, pupils, and parents where required.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, professionalism, and safeguarding.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Previous experience teaching Maths in a UK secondary school setting is highly desirable.
• Confidence teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4; KS5 experience is advantageous but not essential.
• 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 of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier.
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through the Affinity Academy.
• Free safeguarding training.
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (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. Regulated activity: any successful applicant’s applications will be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right‑to‑work check.