EYFS Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Two-term placement

Recruitment consultant support

Meaningful impact on education

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is partnering with a welcoming primary school near Horsham to recruit an EYFS Teacher for a part-time, long-term position starting January 2027 and running for two terms.

The role involves Monday mornings, plus Tuesday and Wednesday all day, with Wednesday after-school PPA and staff meeting attendance. You will plan age-appropriate EYFS activities, support early years development and contribute to reports and parents' evenings.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching EYFS or Reception.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and EYFS.
• Able to create engaging learning opportunities.
• Warm, patient, organised and committed to children's progress.
• Willing to take on wider responsibilities.
• Available January to July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's early development across communication, language, physical development, literacy, mathematics and personal, social and emotional development.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Attend the Wednesday after-school staff meeting.
• Participate in parents' evening during the spring term.
• Complete end-of-year reports for half of the class during the summer term.

Skills

EYFS experience

QTS or equivalent

Child development knowledge

Observation & assessment

Parent communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

EYFS Teacher Horsham

Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Part-Time, Long-Term (Two Terms)
Working Pattern: Monday mornings, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Duration: January to July 2027
Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Supply Desk is working with a welcoming primary school near Horsham to recruit a dedicated EYFS Teacher for a part-time, long-term position starting in January 2027 and continuing for two terms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years practitioner to join a supportive school and help young learners develop the confidence, curiosity and foundational skills they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will work on Monday mornings, all day Tuesday and all day Wednesday. Wednesday afternoons will be allocated to PPA, with attendance at the staff meeting after school also required.

The school is looking for someone who can commit to the full two-term placement and contribute to the wider responsibilities of the teaching role, including parents' evening during the spring term and writing reports for half of the class in the summer term.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.




• Support children's early development across communication, language, physical development, literacy, mathematics and personal, social and emotional development.




• Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.




• Observe, assess and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.




• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.




• Attend the Wednesday after-school staff meeting.




• Participate in parents' evening during the spring term.




• Complete end-of-year reports for half of the class during the summer term.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.




• Has experience teaching within EYFS or Reception.




• Has a strong understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework.




• Can create engaging learning opportunities that support children's development.




• Is warm, patient, organised and committed to helping every child succeed.




• Is happy to take on the wider responsibilities associated with the role.




• Can commit to the agreed working pattern from January through to July 2027.

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• A consistent, two-term teaching placement.




• A part-time working pattern across three days.




• Competitive daily pay, dependent on experience.




• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.




• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a crucial stage of children's education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.