Job description

Year 5 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary role until July 2026 starting February 2026

This school offers a warm and well‑organised learning environment where pupils benefit from supportive teaching, clear routines, and purposeful lessons that help them make steady academic and personal progress. Leaders work closely with staff to maintain high expectations, and pupils respond well to consistent behaviour approaches and a curriculum designed to build confidence and independence. Children thrive in a setting that prioritises safety, engagement, and strong relationships.

Duties as Year 5 Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Year 5 curriculum
Support pupils in developing strong literacy and numeracy skills
Maintain consistent routines and contribute to a positive classroom climate
Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback
Differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs
Collaborate with colleagues to support shared planning and best practice
Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal Year 5 Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching Key Stage 2
Strong behaviour management and classroom organisation skills
Ability to motivate and inspire a wide range of learners
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Reflective, proactive approach to teaching and learning
Commitment to supporting academic and emotional development
Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

Why Class Act?

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.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act 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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