Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR

EdEx – Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Year 5 Teacher with a Core TLR to join a leading primary school in Hackney. This role offers a supportive environment where work-life balance is prioritized, and professional development is actively encouraged. With a strong focus on creativity and relationship-building, you'll have the opportunity to inspire young learners while being part of a collaborative team. The school is graded 'Outstanding' and provides modern facilities, ensuring a fulfilling teaching experience. If you're passionate about education and looking for a rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive Head Teacher

Modern facilities

Plenty of CPD opportunities

Well behaved children

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS and a strong understanding of the Primary curriculum.
• Ability to work as part of a large team of Primary Teachers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate Year 5 students while promoting creativity.
• Focus on building relationships with pupils to aid their learning.

Skills

Understanding of Primary Curriculum

Team Collaboration

Ability to Inspire and Motivate

Constructive Criticism Acceptance

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR | September 2025 | Hackney | Leading Primary School

Q - Are you a Year 5 Teacher looking for a school that truly values you and your work-life balance?

Q - Are you looking to work in a dynamic and holistic focussed school?

If so, EdEx may have the perfect Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR vacancy and school for you!

EdEx are exclusively working with one of our longest standing client primary schools based in Hackney, who are looking for a Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR to join them from September 2025, this is a full time and permanent school-based contract vacancy.

Some key highlights of this school:

• Healthy work-life balance, this isn't just words on paper this is seen in practice day-to-day across the school
• The school collaborates well with other primary schools. Staff are highly appreciative of the significant reduction in workload this brings - Ofsted November 2024
• Expected Reading, Writing & Maths at the school was most recently 77% vs the LA average of 73% and National Average of 61%
• Children are happy, healthy and want to learn - evidenced by 2% lower absences vs the Local Authority average
• FANTASTIC CPD! - The school have an exceptionally healthy reserve of funds for CPD, Pupils and School Equipment (including modern staff laptops/chromebooks)
• Leaders are genuine, caring and passionate - no closed-door policies, no unnecessary admin and politics, they care and they listen and work hard
• School offers a rich, varied and relevant curriculum - which includes ensuring that all children can read, write and are numerate
• Fantastic SLT lead by an incredible Headteacher
• Plenty of support in & out of the classroom

This Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR vacancy really is a chance to work alongside some of the most welcoming, hard-working practitioners. They will look after you, develop you but respect you have a life outside of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR

• Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR
• Inspiring and motivating the younger generation
• Free Flow / Continuous Provision throughout Year 4 / KS1
• Children learn through play!
• Creativity is promoted throughout
• Plenty of support in & out of the classroom
• Big focus on creating relationships with pupils and helping them learn / grow!
• Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
• September 2025 start - Full Time & Permanent Contract through the school
• MPS1 - UPS3 - £38,413 - £53,994
• Located in the Borough of Hackney

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR

• Must have UK QTS
• Strong understanding of the Primary curriculum is essential
• Must be able to work as part of a large team of Primary Teachers
• You must be willing to take on constructive criticism and learn from it

SCHOOL DETAILS - Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR

• Graded 'Outstanding' in its latest Ofsted report
• 2 Form Entry Primary School
• Supportive Head Teacher
• Modern facilities throughout
• Plenty of additional support in & out of the class
• Well behaved children
• Good Work-Life-Balance
• Fantastic CPD program
• Located in the Borough of Hackney

If you are interested in this Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR opportunity, lesson observations and interviews can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Year 5 Teacher + Core TLR opportunity by sending your CV to James at EdEx. You will be contacted (if shortlisted).