Class Teacher (Year 5)

Wiltshire; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,916 - 51,048; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's Church of England Primary School in Larkhill, Wiltshire, invites applications for a passionate Year 5 Class Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2026. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can plan high-quality lessons, raise attainment and work well within our KS2 team within the Acorn Education Trust.

The post is full-time and starts in September 2026, with a closing date of 25 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Committed to becoming an excellent teacher.
• Able to plan and deliver lessons to a high standard; ensure real learning and progress.
• Knowledge of the Primary/KS2 curriculum and current initiatives.
• Able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best.
• An effective team member contributing to KS2 and wider school.
• Positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Work hard and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate and improve attainment.
• Plan and deliver sequences of lessons to high standards ensuring real learning.
• Collaborate with KS2 team and school community to support learning.
• Keep up-to-date with Primary/KS2 curriculum initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships with students and staff and maintain a supportive classroom.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Lesson planning

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Raise attainment

Team player

Resilient under pressure

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Job description

Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Michael’s Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

St Michael’s is an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our school aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

All about the role:

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking for a passionate Year 5 Class Teacher to join its dedicated team of teaching staff, with effect from September 2026.

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;


• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;


• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;


• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary / KS2 Curriculum;


• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;


• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in the KS2 team and across the wider school community;


• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;


• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;


• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;


• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;


• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;


• Opportunities for training and progression;


• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;


• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Closing date (and time): 25th August 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: September 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.