Full-Time Year 5 Teacher – Long-Term Role Starting November | South Birmingham
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 2 teacher looking for your next rewarding opportunity? Zest Education is currently recruiting for a full-time Year 5 teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in South Birmingham. This exciting role begins in November 2025 and will run until at least Easter 2026, with the potential for extension.
About the Role:
We are looking for a confident and committed Year 5 teacher who can quickly settle into an established team and hit the ground running. This is a full-time classroom teaching role, and you will be responsible for:
Delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the national curriculum
Taking full responsibility for planning, preparation, assessment and classroom management
Working closely with the leadership team and support staff to ensure all pupils reach their potential
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages pupil progress and wellbeing
This role would suit a teacher who thrives in a collaborative setting and can confidently take the lead in planning from day one.
The School:
Located in a vibrant part of South Birmingham, the school is a forward-thinking and supportive primary setting. With a strong sense of community, high expectations, and a commitment to providing the best education for its pupils, it’s a fantastic environment for any teacher looking to make a lasting impact.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven experience in Key Stage 2, ideally with Year 5
Strong classroom management and planning skills
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
A proactive and adaptable approach to teaching
Why Join Zest Education?
Zest Education is a leading education recruitment agency working closely with schools across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and personalised service for our teachers. When you work with Zest, you benefit from:
A dedicated consultant who understands your needs
Competitive daily pay rates
Opportunities for CPD and career development
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Apply Today!
If you’re a passionate and experienced teacher ready to take on a new challenge in a fantastic South Birmingham school, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Zest Education and make a real difference in the classroom this academic year, 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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