Class Teacher - Year 5

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Well-resourced classrooms

Outdoor learning environment

Teamwork-focused

Parental involvement

Motivated pupils

Job summary

Moss Park Primary School is seeking a Year 5 class teacher for a fixed-term role from January to August 2027 in the upper school team. The post prioritises bringing all pupils to good or better progress through strong classroom and behaviour management and inclusive teaching.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations and support pupils’ welfare in line with school values. Passion for CPD and teamwork is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• Demonstrated excellent classroom practice
• Strong behaviour management and organisation skills

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class as part of the upper school team
• Ensure pupils from all groups make good or better progress
• Hold high expectations of pupils’ academic achievement and behaviour
• Support pupils’ welfare and personal development in line with the school’s values

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Adaptive teaching

Inclusive teaching

Motivating learners

Job description

A fixed-term Year 5 class teacher post in the upper school team at Moss Park Primary School, covering two terms from January to August 2027. The core work is classroom teaching so that pupils from all groups make good or better progress in Key Stage 2. Candidates need strong classroom and behaviour management, and must show adaptive, inclusive teaching that inspires and challenges every learner. Applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 5 class as part of the upper school team
• Make sure pupils from all groups learn and make good or better progress
• Hold high expectations of pupils' academic achievement and behaviour
• Support pupils' welfare and personal development in line with the school's values

What’s required

Experience

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• Demonstrated excellent classroom practice

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Adaptive and inclusive teaching
• Inspiring, challenging and motivating all learners

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Hardworking, resilient and well organised
• Commitment to own and team professional development
• Willingness to take part in all aspects of school life

What’s offered

• Professional development supported by leaders and governors
• Well-resourced, attractive classrooms
• Outdoor learning environment
• Colleagues who thrive on teamwork
• Supportive parents working with the school
• Well behaved and motivated pupils