Year 5/6 Mixed Class Teacher – Full Time – TS3 Area – January 2027 Start

Vision For Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Year 5/6 Mixed Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in the TS3 area of Middlesbrough from January 2027. This full-time position offers a secure environment where you will teach a mixed Year 5/6 class, deliver engaging lessons and support pupils' progress.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have UK primary experience, strong behaviour management, and the ability to plan and differentiate for two year groups.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in a primary school.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2, ideally Upper KS2.
• Strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum (Year 5/6).
• Differentiate learning for a mixed-age class.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and maintain high expectations.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Available full-time from January 2027, 8:00–16:00 with 16:30 finish on Wednesdays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the Year 5/6 KS2 curriculum.
• Take responsibility for teaching, learning and progress of a mixed Year 5/6 class.
• Differentiate learning to meet needs across both year groups.
• Teach English, maths, science and foundation subjects.
• Establish clear classroom expectations and manage behaviour.
• Monitor and record pupil progress; provide targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and school staff.
• Attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and contribute to planning.

Skills

QTS

KS2 experience

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5/6 Mixed Class Teacher - Full Time - TS3 Area - January 2027 Start

About the role

Location: TS3 Area, Middlesbrough
Salary: £122 to £150 per day
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: January 2027
Key Stage: Key Stage 2 - Year 5/6 Mixed Class
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, with a 4:30pm finish on Wednesdays for staff meetings
Duration: Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Year 5/6 Mixed Class Teacher to work within a welcoming primary school in the TS3 area of Middlesbrough.

This is a full time teaching opportunity starting in January 2027, offering an excellent opportunity for a committed primary teacher to join a supportive school environment and make a positive impact on pupils' learning and development.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for teaching a mixed Year 5/6 class, delivering engaging, challenging and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of pupils across both year groups.

The position will involve working from 8:00am until 4:00pm each day, with a later finish of 4:30pm on Wednesdays to attend staff meetings.

You will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning, supporting pupils' academic progress and creating a positive classroom environment where all children feel motivated, confident and encouraged to achieve their potential.

The school is particularly looking for a teacher with excellent behaviour management skills, who can establish clear expectations, maintain a positive learning environment and confidently manage classroom behaviour.

This role would suit a confident, organised and adaptable teacher who is experienced in teaching across Upper Key Stage 2 and is passionate about raising standards and ensuring all pupils reach their full potential.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive school team, the successful teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a mixed Year 5/6 classroom.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and effective lessons in line with the Upper Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.

• Taking full responsibility for the teaching, learning and progress of a mixed Year 5/6 class.

• Differentiating lessons and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils across both year groups.

• Teaching across the curriculum, including English, mathematics, science and foundation subjects.

• Establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining high standards of behaviour.

• Demonstrating excellent behaviour management skills and confidently addressing challenging behaviour.

• Creating a safe, inclusive, stimulating and well organized classroom environment.

• Promoting positive behaviour, respect and positive attitudes towards learning.

• Assessing, monitoring and recording pupils' progress and identifying areas requiring additional support.

• Providing targeted interventions to address gaps in learning and extend pupils' knowledge and understanding.

• Maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement, engagement and behaviour.

• Supporting pupils with additional needs and adapting teaching approaches where appropriate.

• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff to support learning.

• Maintaining accurate assessment records and contributing to planning and reporting.

• Ensuring all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported to reach their full potential.

• Attending weekly staff meetings on Wednesdays, finishing at 4:30pm.

• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure pupils' safety and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be confident, resilient and organised, with the ability to manage a classroom effectively, build positive relationships and deliver engaging lessons across Upper Key Stage 2.

The Setting

This welcoming primary school in the TS3 area of Middlesbrough is seeking a reliable and experienced Year 5/6 Teacher to join its team on a full time basis from January 2027.

The school is looking for someone who can take ownership of the classroom, establish positive routines and expectations, and provide consistent, high quality teaching.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys the variety of teaching a mixed-age class and is confident adapting lessons to meet the needs of children across two year groups.

Requirements

To be considered for this Year 5/6 Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Have previous teaching experience within a primary school setting.

• Have experience teaching Key Stage 2, ideally Upper Key Stage 2.

• Have a strong understanding of the Year 5 and Year 6 National Curriculum.

• Be confident planning and delivering lessons for a mixed-age class.

• Understand how to differentiate learning to meet the needs of pupils across different year groups and abilities.

• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Be confident managing challenging behaviour and maintaining high expectations.

• Be able to establish clear boundaries and create a positive learning environment.

• Be confident assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly.

• Have excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

• Be caring, adaptable, proactive and committed to raising pupil achievement.

• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

• Be available to work full time from January 2027.

• Be able to commit to working 8:00am-4:00pm, with a 4:30pm finish on Wednesdays for staff meetings.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.

• A Guaranteed Pay Scheme, subject to availability and qualifying criteria.

• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.

• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).

• FREE training and professional development opportunities.

• Regular social events and networking opportunities.

• A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

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