• Primary
  • Primary – KS1
  • Birmingham, Kings Heath
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Kings Heath

Zest Education

Zest Education

Primary Teacher

Job Description

Year 1 Primary Teacher – Full Time | Kings Heath, Birmingham | September Start

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for a highly sought‑after school in Birmingham?
An outstanding one-form entry primary school in Kings Heath is recruiting a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher to join their successful team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for both ECTs and experienced teachers, offering strong leadership, exceptional pupil behaviour, and a fantastic reputation within the local community.


Why This School?

  • Hugely popular Kings Heath location
  • One form entry – supportive, close‑knit staff team
  • Excellent SLT with a clear vision and high staff morale
  • Well‑behaved, enthusiastic pupils who love learning
  • Strong reputation for quality teaching and development
  • Outstanding on-site facilities, including large outdoor learning and play areas

The Role

  • Position: Year 1 Class Teacher (KS1)
  • Contract: Full Time
  • Start Date: September
  • Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers
  • Curriculum: Well-structured, engaging, and well-resourced

You will take full responsibility for a happy, motivated Year 1 class, delivering engaging lessons that support both academic progress and personal development.


Perfect for Early Career Teachers

  • Excellent ECT support and mentoring
  • Clear induction programme
  • Regular coaching and professional development
  • Supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing

Who They’re Looking For

  • A qualified teacher (QTS)
  • Enthusiasm for KS1 / Year 1 teaching
  • A positive, nurturing classroom presence
  • Strong behaviour management and high expectations
  • A team player who enjoys being part of a thriving school community

Why Apply Now

Roles in Kings Heath primary schools are extremely popular and don’t stay available for long. This is a chance to secure a long-term, full-time Year 1 teaching role in a school that genuinely invests in its staff and pupils.

📩 Apply now to avoid missing out on this exceptional opportunity starting in September.

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 – KS1
  • Birmingham, Kings Heath
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Kings Heath

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