Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher – Lichfield
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Until the end of the half term (with potential for extension)
Employer: Zest Education

Zest Education is working with a brilliant primary school in Lichfield, and we are looking for a Primary Teacher to join the team from September. The school has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the leadership team offers clear, consistent support. Pupils behave well, love learning, and respond positively to the school’s creative, community-focused approach. Classrooms are well-equipped, and staff collaborate closely to provide engaging lessons every day.

The Role

You will lead a full primary class and, more importantly, plan and deliver lively lessons that meet the needs of every learner. You will also work alongside teaching assistants, follow the school’s curriculum, and contribute to wider school activities. As a result, this role suits a teacher who enjoys building strong relationships and creating a positive, purposeful classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

You should bring:

• QTS

• Primary teaching experience

• Strong behaviour-management skills

• Clear communication and strong organisation

• A creative, adaptable teaching style

• The ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and staff

• A commitment to safeguarding and high standards

What Zest Education Offers

• A competitive rate of pay

• Further opportunities across your local area

• Ongoing support from our friendly, experienced team

If you’re ready for a rewarding new challenge in a fantastic Lichfield school, apply now with Zest Education.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte 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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