• General Supply
  • Teacher
  • Derby
  • £150-170
  • Job Area: Derby

Zest Education

Teacher

Job Description

Qualified Teacher

Zest Education are currently seeking Qualified Teachers (QTS) to provide day-to-day general cover across a range of fantastic secondary schools in the East Midlands.

This is a great opportunity for teachers who enjoy variety and flexibility in their work. You’ll be covering lessons across a range of subjects, delivering pre-prepared work, and maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment no planning or marking required!

Our partner schools are in accessible areas, with supportive leadership teams, welcoming staff, and motivated pupils who make each day enjoyable and rewarding.

Your Role Will Include:

  • Delivering set lessons across a variety of subjects and year groups.
  • Managing the classroom and ensuring productive learning throughout the day.
  • Building strong, professional relationships with staff and pupils.
  • Upholding school policies and contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for flexibility or an ECT wanting to build confidence across different schools, this role offers excellent experience and variety.

Why Join Zest Education?

At Zest, we take pride in matching great teachers with great schools. We offer ongoing support and a genuine commitment to your success.

✅ Competitive daily pay of £150 – £170
✅ Flexible day-to-day assignments to suit your schedule
✅ A variety of welcoming and well-resourced schools across the East Midlands
✅ Supportive and professional school environments
✅ Dedicated consultant support from the friendly Zest Education team

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching within secondary schools
  • Strong classroom management and adaptability
  • A passion for education and making a positive impact
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Join Zest Education and bring your skills, enthusiasm, and professionalism to classrooms across the East Midlands  flexible, rewarding teaching opportunities await!

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email NAME at EMAIL ADDRESS 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.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

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Job Details

  • General Supply
  • Teacher
  • Derby
  • £150-170
  • Job Area: Derby

Zest Education

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