Class Teacher

Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Until the end of the Autumn term, with the possibility of extension

Rate of pay: £130 - £165 per day

Zest Education is supporting a welcoming and ambitious primary school in Burton that is looking for a motivated Class Teacher to join their team for the full Autumn Term. The school prides itself on its caring ethos, strong community links, and commitment to providing exciting learning experiences. Staff work closely together, and pupils respond well to the school’s positive, structured environment.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a primary class and deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that support pupils of all abilities. You will work closely with teaching assistants, follow the school’s curriculum, and contribute to everyday school life. This role suits a teacher who enjoys building strong relationships and creating a calm, purposeful classroom.

The Ideal Candidate

You should have:

• QTS
• Teaching experience
• Strong behaviour-management skills
• Clear communication and strong organisation
• A creative, adaptable approach to planning
• The ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards

What Zest Education Offers

• A competitive rate of pay
• Further opportunities across the local area
• Continuous support from our experienced team

If you’re looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive Burton school, apply now with Zest Education.

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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