• Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Teacher
  • Birmingham, Kings Heath
  • £174 - £240+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Kings Heath

Zest Education

Zest Education

Year 5 Class Teacher

Job Description

 

Year 5 Class Teacher – Full Time

Kings Heath, Birmingham | Autumn Term Opportunity | Potential Full Academic Year Extension

Are you an experienced Primary Teacher looking for an exciting Year 5 teaching opportunity in Kings Heath?

Zest Education is currently recruiting for a full-time Year 5 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and well-respected one-form entry primary school in Kings Heath. This position is available for the Autumn Term (2026) initially, with the possibility of extending for the full academic year for the right candidate.

This popular primary school is at the heart of its local community, with strong links to the church and a supportive, family-focused ethos. The school benefits from excellent on-site facilities, including staff parking, and is known for its positive learning environment and dedicated staff team.

The Role

As the successful Year 5 Teacher, you will take full responsibility for teaching and learning within a Key Stage 2 classroom, delivering engaging lessons that inspire pupils and help them achieve their full potential.

The school is seeking a teacher who is:

  • Experienced in teaching within Key Stage 2
  • Committed to delivering high-quality education
  • Reliable and professional in their approach
  • Proactive and able to use their initiative
  • Engaging and passionate about supporting pupil progress
  • Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

About the School

  • One-form entry primary school
  • Located in the sought-after area of Kings Heath
  • Popular within the local community
  • Strong connections with the local church
  • Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff
  • Excellent school facilities
  • Staff parking available on site
  • Positive and inclusive school culture

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Previous experience teaching within a primary school setting
  • Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • A commitment to raising attainment and pupil achievement
  • Ability to create engaging and inspiring learning experiences

Why Apply?

  • Full-time Year 5 Class Teacher position
  • Autumn Term placement with potential extension for the full academic year
  • Opportunity to work within a highly regarded primary school
  • Supportive and welcoming school community
  • Excellent facilities and staff parking
  • Convenient Kings Heath location

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated Year 5 Teacher, KS2 Teacher, or Primary School Teacher seeking a rewarding opportunity in Kings Heath, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application today and take the next step in your teaching career with Zest Education. 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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  • Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Teacher
  • Birmingham, Kings Heath
  • £174 - £240+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Kings Heath

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