Year 5 Teacher

Zest Education is delighted to be recruiting for a full-time Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Moseley, Birmingham from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin their teaching career in a school that provides excellent induction support and professional development throughout the academic year.

🔹 Job Overview

• Role: Year 5 Class Teacher
• Location: Moseley, Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time
• Duration: Full Academic Year
• Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers

📚 About the Role

This is a full class responsibility position, where you will take ownership of a Year 5 class and deliver engaging and high-quality lessons that support pupil progress and attainment.

As a Year 5 Teacher, you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver creative and differentiated lessons
• Monitor and assess pupil progress in line with the curriculum
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and leadership staff
• Contribute to wider school life and activities

🌟 Why This School?

• Comprehensive ECT induction programme with dedicated mentoring
• Supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
• Welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role

✅ The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be an ECT
• Be passionate about teaching and learning in Key Stage 2
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
• Be organised, reliable and committed to high standards
• Have the ability to engage and inspire pupils of all abilities
• Be eager to learn and develop within a supportive school environment

🎯 This Role Is Perfect For:

• ECTs looking for their first teaching job in Birmingham
• Teachers seeking a supportive Year 5 role with full responsibilities
• Educators wanting a full academic year placement with progression opportunities

📩 Apply Today

If you are looking for a Year 5 teaching job starting in September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk
👉 Or click ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of the 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.