Nursery and Early Years Supply Teacher – North East: Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Shields and Sunderland.
Excellent Pay & Immediate Starts!
- £130-£160 Per Day
- Flexible, Part-time, Full-time & Long-Term
- Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Shields and Sunderland.
- UK Applicants ONLY – sponsorship is not available
Inspiring Young Minds Across the Full Foundation Stage
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you believe in sparking curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning from a child’s very first steps into education? If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, we invite you to join our vibrant school community as a Nursery or Early Years Supply Teacher.
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Nursery and Supply Teachers to work with our wonderful family of schools. You will teach pupils aged 3 to 5, working in an engaging learning environment across the full foundation stage, including both Nursery and Reception classes.
We need Nursery and Early Years Supply Teachers who:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent specialism in Early Years or Primary Education
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its practical application
- Is passionate about early years education and recognises the transformative power of high-quality teaching in the early stages of life.
- Has proven experience teaching or supporting children in Nursery and/or Reception classes.
- Exhibits excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Is nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic, bringing energy and inspiration to the classroom.
- Values creativity and play as essential tools for learning and development.
- Is adaptable and resilient, ready to meet the joyful unpredictability of life with young learners.
Working for Schools Mutual Services, you get:
- The best rates of pay, supporting national pay scales – rewarding you fairly for your qualifications and experience
- PAYE Contracts & weekly pay – putting you in control by taking out unnecessary costs, giving you the highest pay and keeping costs low for schools
- 33% enhanced pension – providing for your future
- Extensive health & wellbeing programme – putting your wellbeing first
- CPD & Training Opportunities – to keep you up to date
- Dedicated & skilled professionals around you – helping to get you the best roles and supporting you every step of the way
You will need a recognised UK teaching qualification or overseas equivalent and recent successful teaching or teaching practice together with a minimum of 12 months classroom experience. You must be able to provide references for your teaching experience and have the right to work in the UK.
Our family of schools are:
- Welcoming and supportive school communities with a strong focus on collaboration and well-being.
- Well-resourced learning environments, including vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
- A chance to shape the early educational journey of children and have a lasting impact on their lives.
About the Nursery and Early Years Supply Teaching Role:
- Deliver creative, stimulating lessons and activities tailored to the unique developmental needs of children aged 3–5.
- Support children’s progress in all areas of learning and development, in line with the EYFS curriculum.
- Foster a warm, safe, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to explore.
- Observe, assess, and record children’s achievements, using this information to inform future planning within the school setting, and ensure each child’s individual needs are met.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, and carers to support children’s learning and well-being.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and early years practitioners as part of a close-knit team.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of all children at all times in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Encourage curiosity, independence, and a growth mindset through purposeful play and structured experiences.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. Following our compliance checks you will be supported by your dedicated SMS contact, to find the right fit within our growing community of schools and multi-academy trusts and will have access to permanent teaching opportunities.
Apply for this position and upload your CV, one of the SMS team will be in touch.
We are on a mission to change things and ask you to help us with our mission and register with Schools Mutual Services today!
SMS Principles:
- To provide high-quality and reliable support staff and teachers for all schools.
- To ensure fair pay & conditions for the staff employed but to also remain fiercely competitive
- To give back to schools by not taking excess profits out of education
About Schools Mutual Services:
Schools Mutual Services (SMS) is a not-for-profit, mutual supply agency dedicated to education. The business was born out of sheer frustration at the exorbitant margins being made by supply agencies. Nick Hurn OBE, the Chief Executive Officer of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is the company’s chairman, and the board is made-up of current education executive leadership. The Board’s primary goal is to ensure valuable resources remain in the sector and pay & benefits are commensurate with colleagues, critical for maintaining quality of education provision.
