Job description

Year 5 Teacher – Full time fixed term from September 2026 for 1 academic term

Are you an ambitious educator ready to lead a Year 5 cohort through a pivotal year of their primary journey? We are looking for a dedicated and energetic teacher to join a vibrant school community in Ilford, London, for a full academic year starting in September 2026.

Year 5 is a year of incredible growth - where pupils bridge the gap between lower KS2 and the final challenges of Year 6. We need a teacher who can balance high academic expectations with a creative, nurturing approach that keeps children curious and confident.

Duties as Year 5 Teacher:

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that support strong progress across all core subjects.
Ensure learning is structured and sequential, building on pupils’ existing knowledge and skills.
Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment with clear routines and behaviour expectations.
Use assessment to check understanding and adapt teaching to address misconceptions.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure consistency and high-quality provision.
Support wider school activities where required.

Ideal Year 5 Teacher:

Holds QTS and has experience teaching in Key Stage 2.
Confident in planning and delivering lessons that challenge and support mixed-ability learners.
Strong understanding of assessment to inform next steps for pupils.
Excellent classroom management and the ability to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
Able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
Organised, reflective and committed to high-quality teaching.

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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