Year 2 Teacher (primary)

Are you ready to make a real impact in a supportive and vibrant school community? This is your chance to inspire young learners and help shape their journey through education. Zest Education is delighted to be working with a wonderful primary school in Coventry that is seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join their team on a part-time, long-term basis. This role offers the perfect balance of teaching responsibility, teamwork, and professional fulfilment.

Days: 3 per week – Location: Coventry – Group: Year 2 – Contract: Long-Term

About the Role
This exciting Year 2 position is for 3 days per week, working closely with another teacher who shares responsibility for the class. You’ll collaborate on planning and assessment to ensure pupils receive a consistent, engaging, and high-quality learning experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to teach in an environment that values creativity, curiosity, and pupil progress.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Year 2 curriculum
• Work alongside a fellow Year 2 teacher to share planning, marking, and assessments
• Support pupils’ academic and personal development through a positive and inclusive approach
• Create a stimulating classroom environment where all children can thrive
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community

About the School
The school, based in Coventry, has a strong reputation for nurturing happy, motivated learners. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, it encourages both pupils and staff to be confident, caring, and ambitious. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are genuinely valued.

What We’re Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally within Year 2
• A thorough understanding of the KS1 curriculum and assessment framework
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A flexible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach

Why Work with Zest Education?
At Zest Education, we’re passionate about supporting teachers every step of the way. From finding your ideal role to providing ongoing advice and guidance, we’re here to make your teaching journey as rewarding as possible. We take pride in matching talented educators with schools that truly appreciate their skills and dedication.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@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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