Primary Teacher Year 5

UCM Education; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education has partnered with a primary school in Sutton seeking a passionate Year 5 Teacher. This full-time role involves teaching Year 5, planning and delivering lessons aligned to the National Curriculum, and supporting pupils with progress and interventions.

The ideal candidate holds QTS and has recent UK primary experience, preferably KS2. Excellent classroom management, strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to high teaching standards are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS required and recent UK primary school experience (KS2).
• Strong curriculum knowledge and high standards of teaching.
• Commitment to planning, assessment and engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 class and deliver engaging lessons.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Assess pupil progress and implement interventions as needed.
• Encourage independent, resilient, and confident learners.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to wider school life and community.

Skills

Year 5 teacher

Planning lessons

Assessing progress

Classroom management

Pupil and parent communication

Community involvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a friendly and ambitious primary school in Sutton.

This is a full-time role teaching a Year 5 class, preparing pupils for the transition into Upper Key Stage 2 through engaging lessons and high-quality teaching.

You will be:

• Teaching a Year 5 class
• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Assessing pupil progress and implementing effective interventions
• Encouraging pupils to become independent, resilient and confident learners
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and its community

The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have recent experience teaching within a UK primary school, ideally within Key Stage 2. Strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management skills and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning are essential.

The role includes full teaching responsibilities, including planning, marking, assessment, attending meetings and parents' evenings.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or a willingness to obtain one.

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with schools across the UK to place teaching staff into roles where they can thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.