Supply Teacher

Zest Education; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 31,365; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Variety of schools

Professional development

Impact

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking enthusiastic secondary school supply teachers for Sutton Coldfield, starting Sept 2026 with flexible part- and full-time roles. Work across multiple schools, gaining varied experience and ongoing professional development.

You will deliver engaging lessons, maintain positive behaviour, and support students while adapting to different learning environments. Applicants should hold QTS or equivalent, with strong knowledge of the national curriculum and excellent

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

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.