Year 6 Teacher

Year 6 Teacher – Full-Time | Long-Term Role

Location: Northfield, Birmingham
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Long-term (until July 2026, with potential extension to December 2026)

About the Role

Zest Education is recruiting for an experienced Year 6 Teacher to join a thriving and supportive primary school in Northfield, Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and skilled KS2 practitioner who can deliver high-quality teaching and learning in a crucial year of primary education.

As a Year 6 Teacher, you will take full responsibility for a class preparing for SATs and transition to secondary school. You will be expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspire pupils, ensuring strong academic progress while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Your role will include:

• Delivering a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to Year 6 learners
• Preparing pupils for SATs through targeted teaching and effective interventions
• Using assessment data to track progress and inform planning
• Managing behaviour confidently in a busy classroom setting
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Contributing to the wider school community, including staff meetings and enrichment activities

This is a full-time position starting in January 2026 and continuing until July 2026, with the potential to extend until December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 6 class within Key Stage 2
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons
• Prepare pupils for end-of-year assessments and SATs
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support pupil progress

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (Year 6 preferred)
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons and raise attainment
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies
• A confident, engaging, and adaptable approach

About the School

This is a busy, forward-thinking primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to excellence. Staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school offers excellent resources and prioritises professional development, making it an ideal setting for an experienced Year 6 Teacher who wants to thrive.

Why Join Zest Education?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term stability in a rewarding role
• Opportunities for professional growth

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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