Year 5 Class Teacher – Full Time (Balsall Heath)
Location: Balsall Heath, Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full Time, Long Term
Zest Education, the leading Midlands-based education recruitment agency, is currently seeking a dynamic and committed Year 5 Class Teacher for a full-time, long-term role at a thriving primary school in Balsall Heath. This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start and will run through to the end of the academic year.
About the Role:
You will be taking on full class teaching responsibilities for a lively and enthusiastic Year 5 class. The role will include:
Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum
Preparing resources and differentiating for a range of abilities
Monitoring progress and writing reports
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Working closely with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team
Communicating effectively with parents and carers
About the School:
This vibrant three-form entry primary school is well-respected in the local area and caters to a diverse community, including a high number of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The school:
Is well-resourced with excellent facilities to support both staff and pupils
Has a strong, supportive SLT and promotes a collaborative staff culture
Works in partnership with parents and the wider community to enhance children’s learning and wellbeing
Offers a creative and inclusive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for a teacher who:
Is passionate about education and committed to high standards
Has experience teaching in KS2 (ideally Year 5)
Understands the importance of differentiation and inclusion
Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Can commit fully to the role and become an integral part of the school community
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic ECT looking for the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Zest Education?
Zest Education is proud to be one of the Midlands’ leading education recruitment specialists, offering a personalised and professional service to teachers and schools alike. We take the time to understand your needs and match you with the right opportunities.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlie at charlie@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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