Year 5/6 Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Year 5/6 Teacher for a full-time position at a primary school near Clacton-on-Sea starting from January 2026. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a minimum of 1 year teaching experience, and a satisfactory DBS check. Responsibilities include planning lessons collaboratively and managing classroom behavior. This long-term contract lasts until the end of the academic year in July 2026, with a minimum pay rate of £165 per day.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• At least 1 year of teaching experience preferred.
• Satisfactory teaching references required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5/6 students in a primary school setting.
• Plan lessons in coordination with other teachers.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively.

Skills

QTS

Teaching experience

DBS check

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Year 5/6 Teacher to work at a Primary School near Clacton-on-Sea starting from January 2026 on a full-time basis.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
• Position: Year 5/6 Teacher
• Contract or position start date: January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration: Until the end of the academic year (July 2026)
• Contract type: Long-Term
• Full time/part time: Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: Minimum rate £165 per day
• Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

About the School

• 2 Form Entry
• Supportive staffing team - Planning shared with other teachers in the phase
• Seeking a Year 5/6 Teacher on a long-term contract
• Full-Time Teaching Position

The Ideal Year 5/6 Teacher Will:

• Have QTS
• Ideally at least 1 year of teaching experience
• Satisfactory teaching references
• Enhanced DBS check completed (Subscribed to online update service)

To find out more or apply for this Year 5/6 teaching position, please apply to this advert with your CV or contact our Chelmsford office for more information.

Support from Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team