Year 2 Teacher

ZEST EDUCATION LTD · Uttoxeter, West Midlands

Year 2 Teacher at ZEST EDUCATION LTD, based in Uttoxeter, West Midlands. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Uttoxeter, West Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 hours ago
Closes
7 Oct 2026
Sector
Teacher

Reference https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=57854

About the role

Year 2 Teacher

Location: Uttoxeter
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: October Half Term
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Zest Education is proud to be working with a friendly and supportive primary school in the Uttoxeter area who are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 Teacher to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to inspiring and engaging pupils in Key Stage 2.

About the Role

As the Year 2 Teacher, you will take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of a class of motivated and curious pupils. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons that promote creativity, critical thinking and a love of learning, supported by an experienced leadership team and strong teaching assistant provision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the national curriculum.

  • Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

  • Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, ensuring all children reach their potential.

  • Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

  • Contribute to the wider life of the school through assemblies, clubs and events.

About You

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.

  • Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2 Teacher or upper KS1.

  • Strong understanding of the national curriculum and effective teaching strategies.

  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

  • A team player who is reflective, resilient and passionate about teaching and learning.

What Zest Education Offers

  • Competitive pay, paid to scale.

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement.

  • Access to training, resources and professional development opportunities.

  • Long-term or permanent opportunities in supportive school environments.

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

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.

Reference: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=57854 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via ZEST EDUCATION LTD

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