Job description

Year 5 Teacher – Part-time maternity cover from January 2026 to July 2026

This part-time maternity cover is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a well-supported school community. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to pupil development. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and staff are praised for their high expectations and nurturing approach.

Duties as Year 5 Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum
Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils
Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to enhance learning outcomes
Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently

Ideal Year 5 Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has experience teaching in UK primary schools, particularly Key Stage 2
Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and subject expertise
Is adaptable, enthusiastic, and committed to pupil development
Has excellent communication and classroom management skills

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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