EYFS Teacher
Early Years (EYFS) Teacher – Horsham (RH12)
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Part-Time, Long-Term
Placement Duration: January – July 2027 (Two Terms)
Working Days: Monday mornings, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for a part-time teaching opportunity from January?
Supply Desk is currently recruiting on behalf of a friendly primary school in the Horsham area, seeking an experienced and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join their team for the spring and summer terms.
This position offers a lovely opportunity to become part of a school community and play an important role in shaping children’s early educational experiences. You’ll be responsible for delivering engaging activities, encouraging curiosity and helping young learners build the foundations they need for their next stage of education.
The working pattern is Monday mornings, all day Tuesday and all day Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon will be dedicated to PPA, and the successful candidate will also be required to attend the after-school staff meeting.
Alongside classroom teaching, the role includes attending parents’ evening during the spring term and completing reports for half of the class during the summer term.
Your Responsibilities
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Deliver creative and stimulating lessons that follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
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Support children’s development across all areas of learning, including communication, language, literacy, mathematics and personal, social and emotional development.
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Provide a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where children feel confident to explore and learn.
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Track, assess and record children’s progress, identifying areas for further development.
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Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
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Work collaboratively with the wider school team to support children’s individual needs.
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Attend scheduled staff meetings and parents’ evening.
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Complete summer term reports for an allocated half of the class.
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
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Previous experience teaching within EYFS or Reception.
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A sound understanding of the EYFS curriculum and early childhood development.
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The ability to deliver creative, play-based and purposeful learning experiences.
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A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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Someone reliable who can commit to the full January–July placement and associated responsibilities.
Why Join Supply Desk?
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Secure a consistent teaching placement across two terms.
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Enjoy a part-time working pattern across three days.
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Dedicated support from your own education recruitment consultant.
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The opportunity to build a strong relationship with a local school and make a lasting contribution to children’s development.
Interested in Applying?
If you’re an EYFS Teacher seeking a new opportunity in the Horsham area from January 2027, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
For more information or to express your interest, please get in touch directly.
Email: sussex@supplydesk.co.uk / maria.parry@supplydesk.co.uk
Website: www.supplydesk.co.uk
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.
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.