KS2 Teacher

Zest Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a thriving primary school in Stafford, who are seeking a dedicated and passionate Key Stage 2 Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school that places a strong emphasis on teamwork, pupil wellbeing, and high standards of teaching and learning.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to secure your first post or an experienced teacher looking for a new and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

About the School:

This well-established primary school, located in the heart of Stafford, has a reputation for its inclusive ethos and warm, community-focused approach. The school provides a calm and respectful learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.

• One-form entry school with a welcoming and collaborative staff team

• Excellent support from senior leaders and governors

• A broad and balanced curriculum that encourages creativity and independent thinking

• Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning and respond well to clear expectations

• Strong focus on professional development and wellbeing for all staff

Role Responsibilities:

As a Key Stage 2 Teacher, your core role will be to plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners. You will be responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment and ensuring that all pupils make strong progress.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons aligned with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum

• Using effective assessment strategies to monitor and track pupil progress

• Managing behaviour in a positive and consistent manner

• Differentiating work to cater for a range of abilities and learning styles

• Collaborating with colleagues, support staff, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for children

• Participating in school activities, staff meetings, and INSET days

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK

• Has recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2

• Demonstrates excellent classroom management skills and a nurturing approach

• Is reflective, flexible, and willing to contribute to the wider school community

• Communicates effectively with both children and adults

• Has a passion for helping children to thrive and achieve their full potential

What Zest Education Can Offer You:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your individual needs

• Access to a wide network of fantastic schools across Staffordshire

• Ongoing CPD and career progression support

• Support with interviews, lesson planning, and trial days

• Competitive pay in line with MPS/UPS

• Guidance from a team with first-hand teaching experience

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

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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