EYFS Supply Teacher
Position: EYFS / Nursery Teacher
Location: Stockport
Salary: £130 – £230 per day
Contract Type: Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term Supply
Are you an EYFS specialist looking for greater flexibility and a healthier work–life balance?
Do you want to choose when and where you work, without the pressure of planning, heavy marking, or long-term responsibilities?
Supply teaching in Early Years offers the perfect blend of freedom, variety, and professional fulfilment. Whether you're an ECT building experience, an experienced EYFS teacher seeking more control over your schedule, or returning to the classroom after a break, this role allows you to teach in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Experience the joy of working across different nursery and reception settings, exploring a variety of school environments while staying focused on what you love most—supporting young children at the very start of their learning journey.
Responsibilities of an EYFS Supply Teacher:
- Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate lessons using pre-prepared plans or your own adapted early-years practice.
- Create a warm, nurturing, and well-managed classroom environment.
- Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of pupils throughout the school day.
- Build positive relationships quickly with children, staff, and school communities.
- Follow EYFS curriculum guidance, safeguarding expectations, and school policies.
- Provide brief handover notes for the returning teacher.
- Adapt your teaching to meet the developmental needs of different classes and settings.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Recent or relevant experience teaching in EYFS settings.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new environments.
- Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Professionalism, reliability, and a positive, flexible attitude.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Wide access to roles across diverse schools
- Weekly pay and competitive rates
- CPD and continuous training opportunities
- A resolute, supportive team
- Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards
If you’re passionate about Early Years and want a flexible, rewarding teaching role that puts you in control, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your up‑to‑date CV!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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