Primary Class Teacher

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Primary Class Teacher for a Year 5 class in Tower Hamlets starting January 2026. The role involves full teaching responsibilities in a supportive environment, focusing on engaging and inclusive learning. Ideal candidates will have QTS, strong KS2 experience, and excellent classroom management skills. This is a full-time, long-term position with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive teaching environment

Collaborative staff team

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Recent KS2 teaching experience, ideally upper KS2.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and KCSIE training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Year 5 class with full teaching duties.
• Create a positive classroom where pupils thrive.
• Deliver high-quality lessons with clear differentiation.
• Maintain consistent behaviour management.
• Contribute to the wider school life.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Classroom management skills

Strong subject knowledge

Curriculum understanding

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Class Teacher – Year 5 – Tower Hamlets

Role: Primary Class Teacher (Year 5)

Location: Tower Hamlets – near Aldgate East Station

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

Contract: Full‑time, long‑term

Salary: Competitive – main pay scale (Inner London)

About the role

A welcoming and ambitious primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced Primary Class Teacher to take on a Year 5 class from Monday 5th January 2026. This is a full‑time, class‑based role with full teaching responsibilities, continuing until at least the end of the summer term.

The school promotes a calm, inclusive learning environment and has a strong community feel. The successful teacher will bring excellent behaviour management, high expectations, and the ability to plan engaging lessons that support strong progress across upper Key Stage 2.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a Year 5 class with full teaching, planning, and assessment duties.
• Create a positive, well‑structured classroom where pupils thrive.
• Deliver high‑quality lessons with clear differentiation.
• Maintain consistent, calm behaviour management.
• Contribute to the wider school life and subject leadership (non‑core).

Candidate requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Recent KS2 teaching experience, ideally upper KS2.
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding and KCSIE training.

Contract details

• Full‑time from 5th January 2026.
• Long‑term placement through to end of Summer 2, with potential to extend.
• Standard teaching hours with full classroom responsibilities.
• Competitive daily or long‑term rate, depending on experience.

Why apply?

• Teach in a supportive Tower Hamlets school near Aldgate East Station.
• Opportunity for professional growth and subject leadership.
• Join a friendly, collaborative staff team focused on pupil success.

How to apply?

If you're a dedicated Primary Class Teacher with strong KS2 experience and a passion for engaging, inclusive teaching, apply today to secure this Year 5 opportunity for January 2026.

Reeson Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.