Job Title: Nursery Supply Teacher
Location: Rowlands Gill - Gateshead
Hours: 8:30-15:30, Monday – Friday
Start: September
Pay: £135–£180 per day (dependent on experience)

Nursery Supply Teacher

Are you a passionate and nurturing Nursery Supply Teacher looking for flexible work this September? Do you have the enthusiasm to inspire young children during the earliest stages of their learning and development? Milk Education is working in partnership with welcoming primary schools in Rowlands Gill to recruit dedicated Nursery Supply Teachers to support Early Years settings on a flexible basis.

Nursery Supply Teacher – About the Schools

The schools we work with are inclusive, nurturing, and committed to providing stimulating environments where every child is encouraged to thrive. Their Early Years teams place a strong emphasis on learning through play, developing communication and social skills, and creating positive first experiences of education.

Nursery Supply Teacher – Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging, play-based learning in line with the EYFS Framework
• Follow lesson plans provided by the school or confidently adapt activities where required
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children's learning and development through creative and interactive activities
• Adapt quickly to different nursery settings and routines

Child Development & Wellbeing

• Promote children's confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
• Build positive relationships with children and staff
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff
• Follow school policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements at all times
• Provide clear feedback to the class teacher or school at the end of each assignment
• Represent Milk Education professionally in every placement

Nursery Supply Teacher – Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent and relevant UK teaching experience within a Nursery or Early Years setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Ability to adapt quickly to new school environments
• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation

Nursery Supply Teacher – Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• £135–£180 per day
• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free lesson plans
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role

Nursery Supply Teacher – Apply Now

If you're ready to inspire and support young learners across welcoming primary schools in Rowlands Gill and the surrounding Gateshead area, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to: elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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