• Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Balsall Heath, Birmingham
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Balsall Heath

Zest Education

Zest Education

Year 5 Teacher

Job Description

Year 5 Teacher – Full Time – Balsall Heath

Summer term contract | Supportive staff team | High‑achieving, diverse school community

Zest Education is searching for a talented and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a vibrant and welcoming primary school in Balsall Heath. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher—whether experienced or an ECT—who is committed to delivering high‑quality learning and creating a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.

If you’re passionate, adaptable, and eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.


The Role

As the Year 5 teacher, you will:

  • Teach and inspire a class of 30 enthusiastic learners, including a high number of EAL pupils
  • Plan, deliver and assess the KS2 National Curriculum
  • Demonstrate strong skills in literacy, numeracy and effective classroom practice
  • Adapt your lessons to meet diverse learning needs
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

The school is looking for someone approachable, reliable and committed to providing the very best for every child.


About the School

You will be joining:

  • A supportive and forward‑thinking Senior Leadership Team
  • A friendly, motivated staff body
  • A community‑centred school that celebrates diversity
  • An environment where professional growth and teamwork are truly valued

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a setting where children love to learn and staff are passionate about making a difference.


Contract Details

  • Start: September 2025
  • End: December 2025 (Autumn term)
  • Location: Balsall Heath
  • Role: Full‑time Year 5 Teacher

Adaptability, strong organisation and effective planning are essential to thrive in this role.


Make a Real Difference This Autumn

If you’re passionate about teaching and excited to play a key role in your pupils’ academic journey, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 To apply or find out more, email Charlie at:
charlie@zesteducation.co.uk

Or click ‘apply for job’ at the top of this page.

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 – KS2
  • Balsall Heath, Birmingham
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Job Area: Balsall Heath

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