KEY STAGE 4/5 Teacher

Smile Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in the M40 Oldham area for a Year 5/6 Teacher to start September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term role with day-to-day flexibility.

You will join a supportive team and deliver engaging lessons to a KS2 class, building positive relationships and maintaining high expectations. The ideal candidate will have QTS, UK primary experience, and strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS2 in a UK primary setting.
• Strong knowledge of the curriculum and assessment.
• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Able to teach Year 5/6 and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Maintain high expectations and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents as needed.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Year 5/6 class

Behaviour management

QTS

Education

QTS

Induction completed (ECT)

Job description

Year 5/6 Teacher

Oldham - Greater Manchester area

Start Date: September 2026

Full-Time, Long-term -( ALSO DAY TO DAY AVAILABLE)

Smile Education

Smile Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in the M40 Oldham area who are seeking an experienced Teacher to join their team on along-term basis from September 2026.

This is a full-time role teaching a Year 3 class. The school is looking for a confident and strong classroom practitioner who can quickly build positive relationships, maintain high expectations and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will:

• Have recent experience teaching within KS2
• Be confident teaching a Year 5/6 class
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• Be reliable, adaptable and committed
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous UK primary teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of the curriculum
• Completion of Induction ECT would be an advantage

Please note: this role is not suitable for ECTs due to the level of experience required.

Why work with Smile Education?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities within supportive local schools
• Easy registration process and ongoing communication

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.