• Primary – KS2
  • Teacher
  • Birmingham, Solihull
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Solihull

Zest Education

Zest Education

Year 5 Teacher

Job Description

Year 5 Teacher – Full-Time – Outskirts of Solihull (September Start, ECT Friendly)

Zest Education is proud to be recruiting for a full-time Year 5 Teacher to join a fantastic one-form entry primary school located on the outskirts of Solihull from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to begin their career in a nurturing and supportive school, with a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing.


Job Overview

  • Role: Year 5 Class Teacher
  • Location: Outskirts of Solihull
  • Start Date: September 2026
  • Contract: Full-time
  • Duration: Full academic year
  • Suitable for: ECTs and experienced teachers

About the Role

You will take full responsibility for a Year 5 class, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that support pupils’ academic and personal development.

As a Year 5 Teacher, you will:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver creative and differentiated lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum
  • Assess, monitor and support pupil progress
  • Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
  • Contribute to the wider school community

About the School

This fantastic one-form entry primary school offers:

  • A close-knit, supportive team environment
  • Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning
  • Strong leadership with a clear vision for success
  • A real focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
  • A welcoming atmosphere where teachers feel valued and supported

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or be an ECT)
  • Be passionate about teaching within Key Stage 2
  • Demonstrate strong organisation and classroom management skills
  • Be enthusiastic, reliable and committed to high standards
  • Have the ability to engage and inspire all learners
  • Be eager to develop professionally with the support of the school

ECT Support

This school provides a comprehensive ECT induction programme, including:

  • Dedicated mentoring and regular feedback
  • Structured development opportunities
  • Ongoing guidance to ensure a strong start to your teaching career

Apply Now

If you are looking for a Year 5 teaching job in Solihull starting 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.

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 – KS2
  • Teacher
  • Birmingham, Solihull
  • £168 - £232+ per day (paid to scale)
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Solihull

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