Year 1 Teacher (0.2)

Zest Education is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and reliable Primary Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Burton upon Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity to work one day per week, every Thursday, teaching a Year 1 class from September until October half term.

The school is looking for a positive and engaging teacher who can provide continuity for pupils while delivering high-quality lessons in a supportive and well-organised environment.

About the Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking regular part-time work without the additional workload of planning. All lessons and resources have already been prepared, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging learning experiences, maintaining classroom routines, and supporting pupil progress.

You will teach a well-established Year 1 class every Thursday, ensuring pupils remain motivated, engaged, and on track with their learning.

Therefore, this position would suit a teacher who enjoys being in the classroom, building relationships with pupils, and making an immediate impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to a Year 1 class every Thursday.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Mark work in line with the school’s policies.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Ensure continuity of learning throughout the placement.
• Follow school policies and procedures at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• Be confident teaching within Key Stage 1.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Deliver engaging lessons from pre-prepared planning.
• Be organised, reliable, and professional.
• Build positive relationships quickly with pupils and colleagues.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Why Work With Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we specialise in connecting talented teachers with rewarding opportunities across Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to a variety of teaching opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Straightforward and supportive registration process.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a part-time Year 1 teaching job in Burton upon Trent and are available every Thursday until October half term, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Zest Education to be considered for this fantastic opportunity to teach in a supportive primary school with all planning and resources provided.

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