Teacher

Description:

At Zest Education, we are proud to work in partnership with a range of secondary schools across Stafford, helping to connect high‑quality educators with rewarding long‑term opportunities. By working closely with local schools, we ensure that teachers are placed in roles where they can thrive and make a real difference in the classroom.

We are currently seeking a passionate and flexible Teacher to join one of our partner schools on a long‑term basis. This position offers the chance to support students across a range of subjects, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting students’ learning and development across the curriculum. You will deliver engaging and effective lessons, ensuring pupils of all abilities are challenged, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Planning, preparing, and delivering high‑quality lessons across a range of subjects

* Teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 where applicable, depending on experience)

* Creating a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment

* Managing classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a focused and productive atmosphere

* Assessing, recording, and reporting on student progress in line with school policies

* Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to promote strong outcomes for students

* Encouraging a positive attitude to learning and school life

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

* Passionate about education and supporting student progress

* Qualified with QTS or ECT status

* Confident teaching a range of subjects at secondary level

* Able to adapt quickly to different classes, subjects, and learning needs

* Committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and classroom management

* A strong team player with excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Work With Zest Education?

* A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

* Opportunities in a variety of secondary schools across Stafford

* Competitive pay rates with weekly payments

* Long‑term and permanent opportunities available

* Access to ongoing CPD and professional development

* A friendly, supportive team that genuinely values its teachers

Zest Education is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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