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  • Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Birmingham, Harborne
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Harborne

Year 1 Class Teacher

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Job Description

Year 1 Class Teacher – Full-Time Role Starting Easter 2026

Location: Harborne
Contract: Full-Time | Potential to continue into September 2026
ECTs Welcome

Zest Education is excited to recruit a passionate and committed Year 1 Class Teacher for a full-time position starting Easter 2026, with the potential to extend into the new academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity in Harborne to join a supportive, forward-thinking school environment where creativity and innovation are celebrated.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a collaborative, warm and welcoming team that values professional growth.
  • Inspire and engage a vibrant Year 1 class with dynamic, creative teaching.
  • Benefit from a school culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusivity, and excellence.

Your Role

  • Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports every child’s development.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and uphold the school’s strong ethos.
  • Implement effective behaviour management strategies for a safe, productive learning space.
  • Track and report pupil progress, maintaining clear communication with parents and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
  • Experience of teaching Year 1 – desirable but not essential.
  • Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

ECTs Encouraged to Apply

We welcome Early Career Teachers who are eager to start their teaching journey in a supportive environment.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a dedicated educator who wants to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or click ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of the page.

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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  • Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Birmingham, Harborne
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Harborne

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