Early Years Supply Teacher (EW-EYFSsupply-EG)

Overview

Reference
EW-EYFSsupply-EG

Salary
£130 - £150/day

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- West Sussex -- East Grinstead

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
10 March 2026

Closing date
21 Mar 2026 23:59


Early Years Supply Teacher – Nursery & Reception

Location: East Grinstead & Surrounding Areas Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time – Flexible Days Salary: Paid to scale – M1 to UPS3 or £130–£150 per day Hours: School hours (typically 08:30–15:30)

Teach Early Years Your Way – Flexible, Nurturing, Rewarding

If you love working with young children and want a role that fits around your life, this Early Years supply opportunity could be perfect. Whether you enjoy supporting Nursery or Reception, this role lets you focus on creating warm, engaging learning experiences without the pressure of a full‑time timetable.

We’re looking for enthusiastic Early Years teachers to join our supply team across East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. Every day brings a new setting, new faces and plenty of variety — ideal for teachers who thrive in nurturing, play‑based environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Delivering engaging, age‑appropriate lessons and activities in Nursery and Reception

  • Creating a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children feel supported

  • Following EYFS frameworks and adapting to different school routines

  • Supporting early development in communication, social skills, phonics and early maths

  • Working closely with staff teams and following school safeguarding policies

What We’re Looking For

  • UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Experience teaching in Early Years (Nursery and/or Reception)

  • A nurturing, patient and creative approach

  • Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and child development

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

  • Someone reliable, adaptable and confident working in new settings

Why Join Supply Desk?

  • Flexible bookings that fit around your lifestyle

  • Access to CPD and EYFS‑specific training

  • A friendly, dedicated consultant who knows the local schools

  • Earn up to £150 with our Refer‑a‑Friend scheme

To apply, please visit www.supplydesk.co.uk or click the ‘Apply Now’ button. For more information, contact Emrys Woodhatch on 01273 609 993.   

Refer a friend: Receive up to £150 for successfully referring someone you think may be suitable for the role – subject to them being successful. 

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. 


Contact information

Lilia Erskine

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