• Primary – KS1
  • Stoke-On-Trent
  • £125-£180 per day
  • Job Area: Stoke-On-Trent

Website Zest Education

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Year 1 Teacher

Job Description

Year 1 Teacher – Exciting New Opportunity in Stoke-On-Trent
Location: Stoke-On-Trent
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience £130-£170 per day

Zest Education is delighted to be working closely with a friendly and supportive primary school in Stoke-On-Trent to recruit a passionate Year 1 Teacher. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated educator to make a real difference at a key stage in children’s learning.

The school prides itself on its nurturing environment and is looking for a teacher who can bring creativity, energy and commitment to the classroom. You will play a vital role in helping pupils transition smoothly into Key Stage 1, ensuring they feel inspired, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

In this role, you will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

  • Create a warm, inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support pupils’ progress.

  • Contribute to the wider life of the school, embracing its ethos and values.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with experience in Key Stage 1 being desirable. Above all, we are seeking someone with a positive attitude, excellent classroom management skills and a genuine passion for helping young children learn and grow.

In return, you will join a school with a strong community spirit and a commitment to professional development. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a team that values both its pupils and its staff.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@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 – KS1
  • Stoke-On-Trent
  • £125-£180 per day
  • Job Area: Stoke-On-Trent

Website Zest Education

We pair small agency friendliness with big agency experience and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Our priority is to ALWAYS exceed your expectations with unrivalled levels of service.

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