EYFS Lead & Class Teacher

Step into a classroom where the glue sticks are busy, the questions are endless, and no two days ever look the same. These schools are looking for KS1 and Early Years teachers who can walk in, bring a sense of calm, and quickly become their teacher for the day. Someone who can set the tone, keep routines ticking along, and create a space where children feel safe enough to explore, play and learn. You’ll be leading learning across EYFS and KS1, from those first phonics breakthroughs to early number confidence, all while nurturing social skills, independence and a genuine love of school. It’s about balancing structure with creativity, keeping things purposeful while still leaving room for imagination to do its thing. Every placement is thoughtfully matched to you, your style, your strengths and where you feel most at home. These are schools that value what you bring and treat supply teachers as part of the team, not just a stopgap. Pay & Benefits Daily rates from £170–£190, paid weekly via PAYE, no surprisesTeach without the Sunday evening dread, no endless planning, no unnecessary meetingsFlexibility that actually works around your lifeFree access to CPD, including Early Years and phonics-focused trainingA local consultant who knows their schools properlyRegular bookings, with longer-term roles there if you want them What You Can Expect Welcoming, well-run primary schools across Bristol, Bath & KeynshamA mix of Reception, Nursery, Year 1 and Year 2 opportunitiesClear routines and handovers, especially important for younger learnersClassrooms where curiosity is encouraged and small wins are celebrated dailyThe chance to build quick, meaningful connections with children and staff This Role Is Perfect If You Hold QTS or an equivalent qualificationHave recent experience in EYFS or KS1 classroomsLove those lightbulb moments, whether it’s blending a first word or mastering counting to 20Can step in confidently and create a calm, positive learning environmentBuild relationships quickly and bring warmth into the roomWant flexibility without losing that sense of purpose in teaching What Do We Need to Get You Started? PassportTwo proofs of address, driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45 or P60CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explainedTwo years of references, childcare or education where possibleOSPC if you’ve lived overseas for 3 months or more in the last 5 years If you’re someone who thrives in those early years, where every day is a mix of structure, spontaneity and small magical moments, this could be exactly what you’re looking for. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.