Primary Teacher - Year 5

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational professionals is seeking a Year 5 Primary Teacher for a 'Good' rated school in West London. This full-time temporary role offers a competitive daily rate, with opportunities for contract extension based on performance. The successful candidate will have the required teaching qualifications and experience. The school supports professional development through accredited courses and a dedicated training team.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 2 teaching experience in the UK.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, marking, and parents evenings.
• Teaching Year 5 students in a supportive environment.

Job description

Primary Teacher – Year 5

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Year 5 Primary Teacher for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two‑form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. It is going from strength to strength and provides training to all staff.

The position is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location – West London
• Position – Year 5 Primary Teacher
• Type of work – Class Teacher – planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings, etc.
• Contract or position start date – 05/01/26
• Duration / Likely duration – until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date – July 2026
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time / Part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £206.75 – £268.20 per day
• Hours – 08:30 am – 04:00 pm Monday – Friday (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 2 teaching experience in the UK
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references that cover at least the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

What Prospero Teaching can Offer

• Accredited continued professional development courses (including safeguarding and behaviour management)
• In‑house Training and Development Team

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