EYFS Teacher

Job Title:

EYFS Supply Teacher

Location:

Durham and Surrounding Areas

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Flexible (Day‑to‑day and Long‑term opportunities available)
Daily Rate:
From £130+ (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate EYFS Teacher looking for flexible and rewarding supply work within inspiring early years settings?
Teaching Personnel are delighted to offer both long‑term and day‑to‑day opportunities across Durham and the wider County Durham area.

We work in partnership with a range of fantastic primary schools that are dedicated to delivering nurturing, creative, and high‑quality Early Years education. Whether you’re seeking consistency or variety, we can offer roles that fit around your lifestyle and career ambitions.

This is a brilliant opportunity for both ECTs and experienced EYFS practitioners to inspire young learners through play‑based, child‑centred teaching—without the added pressures of planning or marking for short‑term cover.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, play‑based learning across Nursery and Reception
Create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating EYFS environment
Support early language, social, and physical development
Adapt confidently to different school settings
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the day

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS with EYFS experience
Confident working within Nursery and/or Reception settings
Strong communication and nurturing skills
Holds (or willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS
Able to provide references for the last 24 months
Reliable, flexible, and comfortable with short‑notice bookings

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Opportunities across a range of wonderful Durham schools
Dedicated consultant support
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE
Access to fantastic CPD through our CPD Academy
Whether you prefer the variety of day‑to‑day roles or the stability of a long‑term position, we can help you find the perfect fit.

Ready to get started?

Apply today for a smooth, supportive, and hassle‑free registration process.
We can’t wait to hear from you!

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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