Year 1/2 Teacher – Primary
Shoreham, West Sussex
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Summer Term Start
£130 – £232.57 per day (dependent on experience/responsibilities)

Supply Desk are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 1/2 Teacher to join one of our welcoming partner primary schools in Shoreham, West Sussex. This full‑time role begins from the Summer Term and offers an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing KS1 environment that prioritises creativity, child development, and high‑quality teaching.

In this role, you will deliver engaging and well‑structured lessons to a mixed Year 1/2 class, ensuring pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. You will work closely with the KS1 team, support staff, and senior leaders to plan effectively, assess pupil progress, and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child can thrive.

Your focus will be on promoting strong early literacy and numeracy skills, fostering curiosity, and helping pupils develop the confidence and independence needed for smooth progression through the primary curriculum.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with experience teaching within KS1.
• Strong understanding of the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum, including phonics and early maths strategies.
• Ability to differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs within a mixed-age class.
• Effective behaviour management and a warm, consistent approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school environment with a strong ethos centred around pupil wellbeing.
• Access to ongoing CPD including phonics training, safeguarding, and subject-specific development.
• Collaborative leadership teams that value staff input and professional growth.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners at a crucial stage in their education.

Requirements:

• References covering the past 2 years.
• An Enhanced DBS Check on the update service (or willingness to apply — support available).
• Previous UK school experience (minimum 6 months preferred).

If you are a dedicated KS1 practitioner who is passionate about early learning and eager to contribute to a positive and engaging school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your teaching career!

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.