Supply Teacher

Zest Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,140 - 33,210; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Varied schools experience

Professional development

Impact on students

Job summary

Zest Education in Sutton Coldfield is seeking enthusiastic secondary supply teachers to support schools in the Birmingham area. Roles start Sept 2026 and continue throughout the academic year, with flexible part- and full-time options to suit your schedule.

Work across a variety of schools, delivering engaging lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting student development. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required; salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience teaching in secondary schools is preferred but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in different educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive lessons to students in line with the curriculum.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Support and mentor students, providing guidance and encouragement when needed.
• Adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate lesson plans and resources.

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching and making a positive impact on students' education? Zest Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable secondary school supply teachers for various schools in Sutton Coldfield.

Variety of roles available starting Sept 2026 and throughout the rest of the year academic year. Flexible roles also available, offering both part and full times roles to suit your needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive lessons to students in line with the curriculum
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and ensure a positive learning environment
• Support and mentor students, providing guidance and encouragement when needed
• Adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles and abilities
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate lesson plans and resources

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting is preferred, but not essential
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of enthusiasm and energy
• Ability to adapt and thrive in different educational settings

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work in a variety of schools, gaining valuable experience
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• Chance to make a difference in the lives of young people

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