Class Teacher - Y5

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded primary school in Preston is seeking a passionate Year 5 Teacher to inspire and lead a vibrant class. This full-time role involves planning, delivering, and assessing lessons while fostering a love of learning and independence among students. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, particularly with Year 5 experience. Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply and will receive tailored support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in students' academic and personal development.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Access to staff facilities

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• QTS required for teaching role in Year 5.
• Strong understanding of KS2 curriculum is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vibrant Year 5 class and support pupils' transition to Year 6.
• Foster a love of learning and promote independence in students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Knowledge of KS2 curriculum

Behaviour management strategies

Team player

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The Role

A well-regarded primary school in Preston is looking to appoint a passionate and capable Year 5 Teacher to lead a vibrant upper Key Stage 2 class from September 2025. This is a full-time role with full teaching responsibilities, including planning, delivery, and assessment.

As the class teacher, you'll be supporting pupils as they begin to prepare for the transition to Year 6. You'll foster a love of learning, promote independence, and help build the key academic and personal skills they’ll need moving forward.

What We’re Looking For

- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status

- Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum – ideally with Year 5 experience

- Effective behaviour and classroom management strategies

- A team player with a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply and will receive tailored support and mentoring.

Pay & AWR Explained

The daily rate for this role is £120 to £150, depending on experience, for the first 12 weeks.
Following this, the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) will apply. This means you'll be entitled to the same pay and working conditions as a permanent teacher at the school, including equal salary, working hours, and access to staff facilities and development opportunities.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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