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  • Birmingham, Edgbaston
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Edgbaston

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Year 2 Class Teacher

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Job Description

Year 2 Class Teacher (KS1 – SATs Preparation) – Full-Time

Location: , Edgbaston, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Academic Year (Full-Time)
Salary: Competitive / Paid to Scale

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Year 2 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and well-established primary school in Birmingham. This is a full-time teaching role for the entire academic year starting September 2026, and the school is keen to secure a teacher who can commit for the full duration.

This opportunity is particularly suited to experienced KS1 teachers, due to the importance of SATs preparation in Year 2, and offers the chance to make a real impact on pupil progress and attainment.

About the Role

  • Full class responsibility for a Year 2 (KS1) class
  • Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 curriculum
  • Effectively prepare pupils for KS1 SATs assessments
  • Track, assess, and support pupil progress to achieve strong outcomes
  • Work collaboratively within a supportive and friendly staff team
The school is a welcoming and well-established primary setting with a strong community ethos and a commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve their best. The leadership team is highly supportive and places a strong emphasis on professional development, while the school maintains high expectations for behaviour and attainment. With a focus on delivering an engaging and creative curriculum, the school encourages both pupils and staff to grow, making it an excellent environment for a dedicated teacher to thrive.

 

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is committed, engaging, creative and fun, bringing energy and enthusiasm into the classroom every day. You will be approachable and a strong team player, able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents alike.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have proven experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 2
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of SATs preparation and assessment
  • Be confident in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
  • Show commitment to the full academic year and the success of their class
  • Maintain a positive, professional, and proactive approach to teaching

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Significant experience within Key Stage 1, particularly Year 2
  • Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and assessment frameworks
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Competitive, paid to scale teaching roles
  • Support from experienced education consultants
  • Access to a wide range of primary teaching jobs in Birmingham and the West Midlands
  • Long-term opportunities in supportive school environments

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlie at charlie@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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  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Edgbaston

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