KS2 Teacher
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Zest Education is currently recruiting a passionate and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Edgbaston. This is a part-time role (3 days per week) starting in May. An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher looking to make a long-term impact.
About the SchoolThis vibrant primary school in Edgbaston promotes high standards of behaviour and academic achievement. The staff work together to create a safe, happy, and inclusive learning environment.
The ideal Year 5 Teacher will be someone who can inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils through engaging lessons that foster curiosity and a love of learning.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Year 5 Teacher, your day-to-day duties will include:
- Planning and delivering high-quality, creative lessons that meet the National Curriculum requirements.
- Assessing student progress, marking work, and maintaining accurate records.
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
- Creating engaging, collaborative lessons that promote teamwork and communication.
- Liaising with parents, senior leaders, and external bodies to discuss student progress.
- Providing individualised support to meet the needs of all learners.
To be successful as a Year 5 Teacher, you must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent experience teaching in a primary school.
- A strong understanding of the Year 5 curriculum and Key Stage 2 learning objectives.
- Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
If you’re an enthusiastic and committed Year 5 Teacher seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity in Edgbaston, apply today with Zest Education! Take the next step in your teaching career and inspire the next generation of learners.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, ‘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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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the Year 5 Teacher role
📊 Quantify your teaching impact: 'Improved Year 5 SATs results by 15% through targeted literacy interventions'
🌐 Emphasise your Key Stage 2 experience and National Curriculum knowledge as these are core requirements
🎯 Mention your Enhanced DBS status or willingness to obtain one as this is mandatory for the position
🤝 Showcase collaborative teaching examples as the school values staff working together in teams
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- •Delivered National Curriculum lessons to 28 Year 5 pupils, achieving 92% pass rate in Key Stage 2 assessments through targeted literacy interventions
- •Managed classroom behaviour for 30 primary school children using positive reinforcement strategies, reducing disruptions by 40% over one term
- •Collaborated with 6 teaching colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects, improving pupil engagement scores by 25% in termly assessments
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Zest Education's Year 5 Teacher position in Edgbaston perfectly aligns with my QTS qualification and Key Stage 2 expertise. Having delivered National Curriculum lessons and managed classroom behaviour in primary settings, I am well-prepared to inspire and challenge pupils through engaging, creative teaching methods.
My background in primary education includes curriculum planning, student assessment, and collaborative work with colleagues to create inclusive learning environments. I have experience supporting diverse learners while maintaining high academic standards and effective communication with parents and senior leadership teams.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan lessons to meet Year 5 National Curriculum requirements?
- ›What strategies do you use to assess student progress in Key Stage 2?
- ›How do you differentiate learning for pupils with varying abilities in Year 5?
- ›What IT tools do you use to enhance teaching and learning?
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding compliance in your classroom practice?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you motivated a disengaged Year 5 pupil
- ›Describe how you've worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve student outcomes
- ›Give an example of how you've managed challenging behaviour in your classroom
- ›How do you communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress?
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for different learning needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you motivated a disengaged Year 5 pupil
Describe how you've worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve student outcomes