Primary Teacher - Year 5

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED is recruiting a Primary Teacher for a Year 5 class in Tameside, Greater Manchester. You’ll plan and deliver lessons, assess progress, and support pupils toward KS2 SATs, while maintaining strong routines and behaviour management.

Trial days are available within the next week, with a view to a settled placement in coming weeks. QTS is essential, and DBS checks are required for safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Experience teaching within KS2, ideally in Year 5 or Year 6.
• Strong subject knowledge and confident lesson-planning skills.
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Availability for a trial day within the next week.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Year 5.
• Assess pupil progress and maintain accurate records.
• Establish clear classroom routines and manage behaviour effectively.
• Support pupils in working towards Year 6 SATs expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Year 5 and KS2 team.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and moderation activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment

Behaviour management

Education

QTS – essential

KS2 Year 5/Year 6 experience

Job description

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Salary: M1–M6 pay scale, £140 per day minimum (Supply) / MPS/UPS pro rata (Long-Term/Permanent); (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: Day-to-Day & Long-Term Supply, with Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: Trial days available within the next 7 days, with a start in the coming weeks

Are you a passionate Year 5 Teacher ready to inspire and engage young learners?

GSL Education Manchester Branch are recruiting a dedicated Primary Teacher to join a primary school in Tameside, supporting a Year 5 class. This opportunity is suitable for a confident teacher who can plan and deliver engaging lessons, maintain positive classroom routines and support pupils as they prepare for the transition towards Year 6.

Trial days are available within the next 7 days, with a view to a settled placement starting in the coming weeks.

As a Primary Teacher- Y5, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Year 5.
• Assess pupil progress and maintain accurate records.
• Establish clear classroom routines and manage behaviour effectively.
• Support pupils in working towards Year 6 SATs expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Year 5 and KS2 team.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and moderation activities.

The successful Primary Teacher- Y5 will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Experience teaching within KS2, ideally in Year 5 or Year 6.
• Strong subject knowledge and confident lesson-planning skills.
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Availability to attend a trial day within the next week.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

What We Offer:

• Supply rates from £140 per day minimum, based on experience.
• M1–M6 pay scale for suitable supply work.
• MPS/UPS pro rata for long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Day-to-day and long-term placements.
• Trial days available within the next 7 days.
• Support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.
• Opportunities to build experience and develop your teaching career.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the Greater Manchester.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Primary Teacher- Year 5 role, or to be considered.