Year 5 Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education provider in Cheltenham is seeking a part-time Year 5 Class Teacher to join a friendly team. The role requires Qualified Teacher Status and proven experience in Key Stage 2. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping children reach their full potential. The position offers a salary up to M4, starting on January 1, 2026, with applications closing on November 28.

Benefits

Free employee assistance programme

High quality professional development

Supportive policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 2.
• Experience of teaching upper KS2 (Years 5–6) is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the Year 5 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 and support student learning.
• Contribute positively to a team environment.
• Lead or support a curriculum subject.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Communication skills

Classroom management

Collaborative work

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 2.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to lead or support a curriculum subject.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching upper KS2 (Years 5–6).
• Strong knowledge of the Year 5 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Experience of preparing pupils for end-of-Key Stage assessments.
• Familiarity with inclusive teaching and SEND strategies.

What the school offers its staff

Free and confidential employee assistance programme available 24/7

High quality professional development – please see the DGAT Continuous Professional Development and Learning Brochure for more information here: https://www.dgat.org.uk/cpdl-and-events

A range of clear and supportive policies.

Further details about the role

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint aYear 5 Class Teacher.

We are looking for an enthusiastic part time year 5 class teacher to join our friendly, exciting and supportive team. You will be working alongside an experienced, forward thinking and creative team in Year 5 and across the school. We're seeking someone who is passionate, positive and committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

The post is offered as a salary of up to M4 on a permanent basis.

This is a part-time post for 0.66 FTE hours a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting 1st January 2026.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website www.stjamescofeprimary-dgat.co.uk/vacancies

If you would like to arrange a visit please phone [phone] or email [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is 28th November.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.