Primary Teacher

A welcoming primary school in Coventry now seeks a committed Year 2 Teacher for a full‑time KS1 role. You bring clear, structured teaching that helps pupils feel confident, motivated and ready to progress. Moreover, you create purposeful routines that support independence, positive behaviour and steady academic growth. As the year develops, you guide pupils through key milestones, adapt tasks to meet varied needs and maintain strong communication with families and staff. Furthermore, you work closely with colleagues to ensure consistent, high‑quality provision across the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 lessons with clarity, consistency and strong curriculum knowledge
• Lead phonics, reading and early writing through well‑planned routines
• Deliver KS1 maths using practical methods and structured progression
• Prepare adapted learning tasks for pupils needing extra guidance
• Support positive behaviour approaches through calm communication
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and the SENCO to maintain consistent provision
• Track pupil progress and adjust teaching when needed
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified KS1 Teacher with QTS
• Strong experience teaching in Year 2 or across KS1
• Confident understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
• Clear communication and a warm, supportive approach
• Ability to maintain structured routines and promote positive behaviour
• Full‑time availability
• Interest in Coventry‑based KS1 roles

Why Choose Zest

Zest matches your strengths with roles that genuinely suit your teaching style. Moreover, the team supports you throughout each placement and provides clear guidance whenever needed. Ultimately, Zest helps you feel confident, valued and ready to succeed in a Year 2 classroom.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@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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