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  • Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Birmingham, Edgbaston
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Edgbaston

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Job Description

Year 5 Teacher – Full Time

Location: Edgbaston
Salary: Paid to scale
Start: ASAP / Upon availability

Zest Education is recruiting on behalf of a warm, community‑focused primary school based in the heart of Edgbaston. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and confident teacher to take on a full‑time position in a large Year 5 class.

About the School

This welcoming primary school sits within a vibrant, diverse Edgbaston community known for its strong family values and inclusive spirit. The school fosters a nurturing environment where staff work closely together to support every child’s academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With a positive reputation across the local area, it offers a caring, collaborative atmosphere and a forward‑thinking approach to teaching and learning.

The Role

  • Full‑time Year 5 Class Teacher
  • Teaching a large and lively Year 5 cohort
  • Full planning responsibilities required
  • Paid to scale in line with experience (M1 – M6 maximum)
  • A rewarding role ideal for someone confident in upper Key Stage 2 teaching

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient teacher who can bring energy and structure to a busy KS2 classroom.

You must:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have strong behaviour management skills
  • Be consistent, reliable, and committed to pupil progress
  • Demonstrate confidence in delivering engaging, well‑structured lessons
  • Show the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay, always paid to scale
  • A friendly, transparent, and supportive agency team
  • Strong relationships with schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands
  • Long‑term roles with real potential for growth

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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Job Details

  • Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Birmingham, Edgbaston
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Edgbaston

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