KS2 Teacher

Zest Education is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Burntwood. This is a full-time maternity cover position due to start in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and passionate teacher who can inspire pupils, deliver engaging lessons, and maintain high standards of teaching and learning throughout Key Stage 2.

About the Role

As the KS2 Teacher, you will take full responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class, planning and delivering high-quality lessons that challenge and motivate pupils while supporting them to achieve their full potential.

You will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where children feel confident, supported, and eager to learn. In addition, you will work closely with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to ensure pupils make strong academic and personal progress.

The school is looking for a teacher who can quickly establish positive relationships, maintain excellent classroom management, and become an active member of the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the KS2 curriculum.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Prepare pupils for the next stage of their education.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Have strong curriculum knowledge and high expectations for all learners.
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Be organised, motivated, and committed to raising attainment.
• Thrive as part of a collaborative school team.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and confident ECTs with relevant KS2 experience.

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to long-term and permanent teaching opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Opportunities within supportive local schools.
• Straightforward and supportive registration process.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at [email removed] 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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