KS2 Teacher

Zest Education; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated KS2 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Northfield, starting in October 2026. This full-time position offers the opportunity to build a long-lasting relationship with a fantastic school and work within a collaborative, community-focused environment.

As a KS2 Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons, work with colleagues to share best practices, manage student behaviour, and communicate progress to parents.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 2.
• Collaborate with other teachers to share ideas and best practices.
• Create a supportive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage student behaviour and provide a safe learning space.
• Communicate progress with parents/guardians.
• Attend meetings, training and professional development.

Skills

QTS

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

KS2 Teacher | Northfield | October 2026

Zest Education is seeking a dedicated KS2 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school based in Northfield, starting in October. This is a full-time position giving you the opprtunity to build a long-lasting realtionship with a fantastic school.

About the School

This vibrant four-form entry primary school prides itself on its strong sense of community and collaboration. Each year group works closely to ensure consistency and support, while focusing on developing key skills for every child as they progress through the school.

As a KS2 Teacher, you'll play an important role in motivating pupils and maintaining the school's positive and inclusive ethos.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons across Key Stage 2.
• Collaborate with other teachers to share ideas and best practices.
• Create a supportive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage student behaviour and ensure a safe, encouraging space for learning.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about student progress.
• Attend relevant meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong subject knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A valid Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Zest Education?

Zest Education offers professional support, opportunities for career growth, and competitive pay. We pride ourselves on providing a personal, professional service to all our teachers.

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.