Y5 Primary Teacher

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Year 5 Primary Teacher – Full Time (September 2026 Start)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join a large and supportive mainstream Primary School from September 2026, taking on full classroom responsibility within a Year 5 class for the full academic year.

The school benefits from a collaborative approach to planning, where responsibilities are shared across the year group, creating a supportive and well-structured teaching environment.

Position Details:

• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full time, full academic year
• Key Stage: Year 5 (KS2)

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS)
• Confidence teaching Key Stage 2 pupils
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• A commitment to high-quality teaching and learning

Suitable for:

• Experienced teachers
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) – school have capacity to support ECT induction. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Full classroom teaching responsibility within a Year 5 class
• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons (with shared planning across the team)
• Supporting pupil progress and attainment
• Contributing to the wider school community

Recruitment Process:

• Closing Date: 25th May
• Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to:
  • A school tour
  • A 30-minute lesson observation
  • A 30-minute interview with the Head Teacher

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and forward-thinking school with a strong team ethos and a commitment to staff development.

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