EYFS & KS1 Teacher in Bristol

Looking for flexible teaching work that fits around your life and keeps you doing what you love best? Look no further! We work closely with welcoming primary schools across Bristol who need confident, nurturing EYFS and KS1 supply teachers to step in, keep routines calm, and learning ticking along.

Our schools are looking for teachers who understand the importance of strong relationships, clear structure, and playful, purposeful learning. You’ll be supporting early phonics, number foundations, and those all-important first school experiences, without losing the joy of being in the classroom.

You’ll mainly be teaching in Early Years and Key Stage 1, with placements matched to your experience and preferences, in schools that genuinely value good supply and treat you like part of the team.

Pay & Benefits:

• Daily rates from £130–£150, paid weekly via PAYE. No deductions, no surprises.
• Teaching without the Sunday-night stress. No endless planning, no unnecessary meetings, just great children, supportive staff, and flexibility that works for you.

What You Can Expect:

• Friendly, supportive primary schools across Bristol.
• Flexibility to choose the days and locations that suit your routine.
• Clear handovers and structured days, especially important in EYFS and KS1.
• The chance to experience different settings, from nursery classes to Year 2.

This Role Is Perfect If You:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent qualification.
• Have recent UK experience in EYFS or KS1.
• Can quickly build rapport and create a calm, positive learning environment.
• Feel confident supporting phonics, early maths, and play-based learning.
• Want flexibility without stepping away from the classroom.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Free access to our CPD Academy.
• A local Bristol consultant who genuinely knows their schools.
• Regular, consistent bookings, with longer-term roles if you want them.
• Your teaching. Your pay. Your timetable.

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.

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