Part-Time Job Share Role: Year 4 Teacher (0.6 FTE – 3 Days/Week)
Are you an Early Career Teacher ready to begin your journey or an experienced educator seeking a supportive, community-focused setting? Zest Education is recruiting a 0.6 Year 4 teacher, working three days per week, on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Solihull. The position begins September 2025 and extends at least until Easter 2026, with potential to continue longer.
About the Role
You will partner in a job-share arrangement, joining a dedicated colleague to co-deliver an engaging, broad curriculum to Year 4 pupils. Your days will involve planning, teaching, and assessment across core subjects while ensuring smooth transitions between job-share partners. This collaborative role invites innovative planning, differentiated approaches, and a focus on promoting pupil confidence and achievement.
Who We’re Looking For
Both ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. You’ll need QTS, a genuine passion for teaching, and the ability to work as part of a seamless two-piece team. Ideal candidates are reflective practitioners with strong classroom management skills, enthusiastic classroom presence, and a genuine interest in contributing to a supportive, evolving school culture.
About the School & Location
The school is rated “Good” by Ofsted and sits within Solihull’s vibrant and well-connected community. Solihull boasts excellent public transport options, including a frequent train service into Birmingham and bus routes linking across the borough . The school is well known for its safe, family-friendly, and accessible environment —qualities that make it an appealing working and learning environment for all.
Why Apply via Zest Education?
We offer strong support throughout, including coordination with your job-share partner, planning collaboration sessions, and ongoing professional development. You’ll have the chance to establish meaningful relationships with pupils while maintaining a balanced workload. As the school continues to grow, there may be further opportunities post-Easter.
Please send your updated CV to charlie@zesteducation.co.uk and one of the team will be in touch
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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