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

Zest Education

Zest Education

Year 2 Teacher

Job Description

Year 2 Teacher
Harborne, Birmingham
Full-Time position
September 2026

If you’re searching for a Year 2 teaching job in Harborne where you can truly focus on making a difference, this opportunity could be exactly what you’re looking for!

Zest Education is working in partnership with a well-established and welcoming first school in Harborne, Birmingham, offering a full-time role for the entire academic year starting September 2026. This position is perfect for teachers who want consistency, support, and the chance to positively shape pupils’ early learning experiences.

The school prides itself on its warm, inclusive environment. Staff work closely together, leadership is approachable, and pupils are eager to learn. It’s the kind of setting where teachers are trusted, supported, and encouraged to bring creativity into the classroom.


What your role will involve 📚

You’ll take full responsibility for a Year 2 class, guiding pupils through a crucial stage in Key Stage 1. Alongside delivering engaging lessons, you’ll help prepare children for their KS1 SATs, support their confidence, and play a key role in their development both academically and personally.

You’ll also benefit from working alongside an experienced team who share planning ideas, offer support when needed, and contribute to a positive school culture.


Who this role would suit 🍎

This opportunity is ideal for:

  • A qualified teacher with UK QTS (including ECTs looking for the right start)
  • Someone with experience or confidence in KS1 teaching, particularly Year 2
  • A teacher who enjoys creating engaging lessons that bring learning to life
  • Someone who values teamwork and being part of a supportive school community

If you have experience preparing pupils for SATs and managing a structured classroom environment, you’ll be especially well suited.


Why this school stands out 🏫

This role offers:

  • A full academic year of stability and continuity
  • A strong emphasis on teacher support and development
  • A positive, community-driven ethos
  • The chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
  • A well-regarded Harborne location with excellent local reputation

Key information at a glance

  • Role: Year 2 Teacher (KS1)
  • Location: Harborne, Birmingham
  • Start: September 2026
  • Contract: Full-time, full academic year
  • Salary: Paid to scale (M1 – M6+)

Apply for this Year 2 Teacher job in Birmingham

If you’re currently exploring primary teaching jobs in Harborne or looking to secure a KS1 teaching role for September 2026, this is a great opportunity to consider.

Send your CV directly to: charlie@zesteducation.co.uk
or apply via the job listing to be considered.

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

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