Reception Supply Teacher – Horsham
Location: Horsham & 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)
Teaching Early Years with Flexibility and Variety
This Reception supply teaching role is ideal for Early Years specialists who enjoy supporting young learners while keeping a flexible schedule. Whether you love teaching early phonics, supporting play‑based learning, or helping children build confidence and independence, this role allows you to teach in a way that fits around your life.
We’re looking for nurturing, enthusiastic and adaptable Reception teachers to join our supply team across Horsham and the surrounding areas. Each placement offers a new classroom, new routines and fresh opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering engaging, play‑based 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 EYFS curriculum and child‑centred 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 www.supplydesk.co.uk or click the ‘Apply Now’ button. For more information, contact Emrys Woodhatch on 01273 609 993.
Refer a friend: Receive up to £150 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.