Year 5/6 Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a thriving primary school in the Yeovil area seeking an experienced Year 5/6 teacher to join from the end of September/early October 2026.

The role offers full teaching responsibilities: planning engaging lessons, assessing pupil progress, marking, and creating an inclusive classroom while collaborating with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2, ideally upper KS2.
• Strong SEN understanding and effective behaviour management.
• Excellent communication with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Committed to raising attainment and high teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress; mark according to policy.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

Skills

KS2 experience

SEN understanding

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5/6 Teacher – Full-Time | Start End of September/Early October 2026

Location: Yeovil Area
Start Date: End of September/Early October 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: M1–M6 Pay Scale (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming and community-focused primary school?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a thriving primary school seeking an experienced Year 5/6 Teacher to join their team from the end of September/early October 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school where high expectations, strong relationships, and pupil achievement are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As the Year 5/6 Class Teacher, you will take on full teaching responsibilities, including:

• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress.
• Marking in line with the school's policy.
• Creating an inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally upper KS2.
• Has a strong understanding of SEN and effective behaviour management strategies.
• Is an excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Is passionate about raising attainment and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Safeguarding & Vetting:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check (or be registered on the DBS Update Service).
• Two professional references.
• Right to Work checks.
• Verification of qualifications and employment history.
• A safeguarding interview in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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