KS2 Class Teacher

Zest Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher to join a warm, supportive primary school in Cannock. This is a full‑time, fixed‑term role for one academic year, starting September 2026.

The school is proud of its strong community ethos, collaborative staff team and commitment to ensuring every child thrives. With a culture built on shared values, high expectations and genuine care, this is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a meaningful impact.

Why This School?

• A shared commitment to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
• Engaged, well‑behaved children who love learning
• A caring, knowledgeable and supportive staff team
• High expectations and a clear vision for continuous improvement
• A culture that values professional development and wellbeing
• Supportive parents, carers and governors
• A friendly, positive atmosphere where staff feel valued

These qualities align closely with what makes an excellent KS2 teaching environment.

About the Role

• Full‑time KS2 class teacher for three terms
• Deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Create engaging, inclusive and well‑structured learning opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver a rich curriculum
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Use initiative, reflect on practice and show resilience in a varied role

Explore KS2 curriculum expectations or effective classroom strategies to support your application.

What We’re Looking For

A teacher who:

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a proactive approach
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has strong pedagogical understanding of teaching, learning and assessment
• Is committed to helping every child reach their full potential
• Can adapt, reflect and show resilience in a busy school environment
• Values collaboration and positive relationships
• Creates a rich, inclusive and balanced learning environment

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT, the school is open‑minded and welcomes applications from candidates with a strong commitment to excellence.

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