Reception Supply Teacher – Haywards Heath Location: Haywards Heath & 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) Supporting Early Years Learning with Flexibility This Reception supply teaching role is designed for Early Years specialists who want to teach in a way that fits around their life. Whether you enjoy leading phonics sessions, supporting play‑based learning, or helping young children build confidence and independence, this role offers variety and meaningful impact across local schools. We’re looking for nurturing, enthusiastic and adaptable Reception teachers to join our supply team in Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas. Each placement brings a new classroom, new routines and fresh opportunities to support children at the very start of their learning journey. What You’ll Be Doing Delivering engaging, child‑centred lessons in Reception classes Supporting early phonics, literacy, numeracy and social development Creating a warm, inclusive and well‑managed learning environment Adapting quickly to different schools, routines and class needs Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting pupil wellbeing Working collaboratively with EYFS staff and following school policies What We’re Looking For UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching in Reception or across the Early Years Foundation Stage Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child‑led learning A nurturing, patient and creative approach Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Someone reliable, adaptable and confident in new environments Why Join Supply Desk? Flexible bookings that fit around your lifestyle Opportunities to work across a range of local primary and infant schools Access to CPD and training to support your development A friendly, dedicated consultant who knows the local area Earn up to £100 with our Refer‑a‑Friend scheme To apply, please visit or click the ‘Apply Now’ button. For more information, contact Emrys Woodhatch on. Refer a friend: Receive up to £1 5 0 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.