• Primary
  • Primary – KS2
  • Teacher
  • 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 Job | Balsall Heath (Birmingham)

Autumn Term Role | Zest Education

Looking for a Year 5 teaching role in Birmingham?
Zest Education is recruiting for an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join a busy and thriving junior school in Balsall Heath for the Autumn term, with the potential to continue into the Spring term 2027 for the right person.


About the School 

This welcoming and well-resourced junior school is going through an exciting period of positive change, with a refreshed Senior Leadership Team driving improvements and creating a strong, supportive learning environment.

  • ✅ Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school
  • ✅ Strong leadership team with a clear vision
  • ✅ Supportive and collaborative staff culture
  • ✅ Excellent on-site facilities
  • ✅ Commitment to staff wellbeing and healthy work/life balance

This is a great opportunity to join a school that is moving forward in the right direction and where teachers feel valued and supported.


The Role – Year 5 Teacher

  • 📍 Location: Balsall Heath, Birmingham
  • 📅 Start: September 2026 (with potential extension into Spring)
  • 🧑‍🏫 Role: Full class teacher responsibilities
  • 📚 Year Group: Year 5 (KS2)

As a Year 5 Teacher, you’ll take full responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons, while contributing positively to the wider school community.


What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from teachers who are:

  • Engaging and confident classroom practitioners
  • Skilled in managing challenging behaviour effectively
  • Able to adapt teaching to meet individual needs, including pupils with additional needs
  • Creative and innovative in lesson delivery
  • A true team player who works well with staff, pupils and parents

This role would suit both experienced teachers and confident early career teachers who are ready to make an impact.


Why Work with Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we go beyond simply placing teachers. We work in partnership with schools and educators to provide ongoing support and career development.

  • ✔ Competitive pay rates
  • ✔ Dedicated consultant support
  • ✔ Access to CPD and training opportunities
  • ✔ Opportunities in schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands
  • ✔ A focus on long-term, rewarding placements

Apply for This Year 5 Teacher Job in Balsall Heath

If you’re a passionate KS2 teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive Birmingham school, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 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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Job Details

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

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