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

Year 1 Teacher

Job Description

Year 1 Teacher – Primary School | ASAP Start | Birmingham

Are you a passionate Year 1 Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in a welcoming primary school? Zest Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 teacher for a Year 1 role, starting as soon as possible until July, with the potential to progress to a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking primary school in Turves Green that places children at the heart of everything it does. You will be working within a collaborative KS1 team, delivering engaging lessons that support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development during this crucial stage of their education.

The Role:

  • Year 1 class teacher
  • ASAP start until July
  • Opportunity for a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract from September 2026
  • Full classroom responsibilities, including planning, assessment and parent communication
  • Supportive leadership and strong team ethos

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Be a qualified teacher (QTS) – ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply
  • Have a strong understanding of the KS1 national curriculum
  • Be nurturing, patient and enthusiastic about early learning
  • Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners
  • Bring creativity, warmth and a positive attitude to the classroom
  • Work effectively as part of a collaborative school team

This role would suit a teacher who is passionate about early years and Key Stage 1 education, and who is keen to make a real impact in a supportive school environment.

Why Work with Zest Education?

Zest Education works closely with schools to match teachers with roles that suit their skills, experience and career goals. We provide ongoing support throughout your placement and beyond.

If you are ready to inspire young learners and are looking for a Year 1 teaching role starting ASAP, we would love to hear from you.  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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Job Details

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

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