Part-time Year 5 Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is seeking a Year 5 teacher for a part-time role at a Putney primary school starting September 2026. The job share involves two days per week (Thursday and Friday) within a supportive KS2 setting.

You will deliver high-quality teaching across all subjects, assess learning, and maintain a positive, structured classroom. Collaboration with experienced colleagues and teaching assistants is essential to differentiate and ensure strong progress for all pupils.

Qualifications

• KS2 Curriculum knowledge and phonics experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Able to differentiate for varied abilities.
• Committed to high-quality teaching and pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across all subjects for Year 5.
• Assess learning and track progress.
• Maintain a structured classroom environment.
• Work with teaching assistants and share planning.
• Collaborate with KS2 colleagues to plan effectively.

Skills

KS2 Curriculum

Phonics

SEND Support

Differentiation

Job description

• Year 5 Teacher
• Part-time
• 2 days per week (Thursday Friday)
• Church of England Primary School
• Putney
• Start date: September 2026
• Long-term contract until May 2027

We have a part-time opportunity for an experienced Year 5 primary teacher to work at a lovely primary school in Putney to start in September for two terms, 2 days per week.

The Role

This position is for a part-time Year 5 class teacher, starting in September as a job share two days per week. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across all subjects, assessing learning, and maintaining a positive, structured classroom environment. Pupils within the school are enthusiastic and working across a range of abilities, with clear differentiation embedded in planning to ensure all children access the curriculum and make strong progress.

You will work alongside experienced teachers in the key stage, as well as supportive teaching assistants, with regular opportunities for shared planning and collaboration.

The school are looking for a teacher who

• has the ability to demonstrate consistently good or outstanding teaching;
• has good knowledge and experience teaching the KS2 curriculum and phonics
• has experience supporting pupils with SEND
• is committed to ensuring all children succeed;
• is organised and hardworking;
• is creative, flexible and committed.

The School

This one-form-entry Church of England primary school is based in the heart of Putney and offers a welcoming, community-focused environment with a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to helping every child flourish. With a reputation for excellent pastoral care, engaged learners, supportive leadership and a broad, enriching curriculum, it provides a nurturing place to teach and grow, where staff feel valued and pupils are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.