General Teacher

At Zest Education, we are proud to partner with a wide range of secondary schools across Derby, connecting passionate teachers with rewarding long-term opportunities. We work closely with local schools to ensure educators find roles where they can thrive and make a real impact.

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic teachers across various subjects to join our partner schools on a long-term basis. For the right candidates, these positions have the potential to become permanent.

The Role

As a teacher, you will play a vital role in inspiring and supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and motivate learners of all abilities, ensuring strong progress across the curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5, depending on experience).
• Creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and achievement.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on student progress in line with school policies.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a focused learning atmosphere.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to enhance student outcomes.
• Inspiring students to enjoy learning and fostering a lifelong love of education.

About You

We are looking for teachers who are:

• Passionate about their subject and dedicated to helping students succeed.
• Qualified with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or ECT status.
• Experienced in teaching at secondary level.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and classroom management.
• Able to engage, motivate, and inspire students of varying abilities.
• Team players with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Work With Zest Education?

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities across excellent secondary schools in Derby.
• Competitive pay rates with weekly salary payments.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development.
• A friendly, supportive team that genuinely values and encourages you.

Apply Now

If you’re a teacher who is passionate about inspiring the next generation and ready to make a lasting impact in Derby, we’d love to hear from you!

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