Reception teacher

Job Description

Part-Time Reception Teacher (Job Share) – Harborne
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long Term (Until Easter 2026)
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Location: Harborne, Birmingham


Zest Education is proud to be working with a well-respected primary school in Harborne, who are seeking a part-time Reception Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This job share role is offered on a long-term basis until Easter 2026, covering two days per week (Tuesday & Wednesday).

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming Early Years team. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Full planning will be provided, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Details:

  • 2 days per week: Tuesday & Wednesday

  • Reception class within a well-established Early Years team

  • Full planning provided

  • Long-term role: September 2025 to Easter 2026

  • Excellent public transport links from Birmingham city centre

About the School:

Located in the vibrant suburb of Harborne, this wonderful school is renowned for its academic excellence and supportive staff culture. The school enjoys strong leadership and a commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. With convenient transport links and a friendly environment, it’s an ideal place to develop your teaching experience.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience working in Early Years is desirable

  • A passion for early education and child development

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a job share

Why Work with Zest Education?

Zest Education is a trusted provider of teaching staff across the West Midlands. We are committed to finding roles that suit your lifestyle and career goals, offering personalised support and expert guidance every step of the way.

Please send your updated CV to charlie@zesteducation.co.uk and one of the team will be in touch

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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