Year 5 Class Teacher

Teach Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now in Barnet is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher for a three-day-a-week job share at a warm and welcoming independent Jewish day school in Barnet.

You will teach a well-behaved class of 24 pupils who respond positively to clear routines, firm boundaries and well-paced lessons. The role offers an excellent work-life balance, substantial non-contact time and the support of your job-share partner and Deputy Headteacher.

Qualifications

• Hold UK-recognised Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have experience teaching within KS2.
• Be organised, reliable and comfortable working collaboratively.
• Deliver lessons with clear structure, pace and appropriate challenge.
• Be warm and approachable while maintaining strong classroom expectations.
• Communicate effectively to ensure continuity across the job share.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured KS2 lessons.
• Share responsibility for English and Maths planning across the week.
• Take responsibility for planning three additional curriculum subjects.
• Assess pupils progress and provide clear, purposeful feedback.
• Maintain consistent expectations across both sides of the job share.
• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Headteacher and supporting staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

Skills

QTS

KS2

Organisation

Collaboration

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher – Part-Time Job Share

Location: Barnet, North London

Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3), paid to scale and pro rata

Contract: Part-time, temporary – January to July 2027

Days: Monday to Wednesday

Hours: 8:15am–4:00pm, term time only

Start Date: January 2027

Teach Now is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher for a three-day-a-week job share at a warm and welcoming independent Jewish day school in Barnet.

You will teach a well-behaved class of 24 pupils who respond positively to clear routines, firm boundaries and well-paced lessons. The role offers an excellent work-life balance, substantial non-contact time and the support of an approachable Deputy Headteacher, who will be your job-share partner.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured KS2 lessons.
• Share responsibility for English and Maths planning across the week.
• Take responsibility for planning three additional curriculum subjects.
• Assess pupils progress and provide clear, purposeful feedback.
• Maintain consistent expectations across both sides of the job share.
• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Headteacher and supporting staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

A strong bank of existing planning is available and can be adapted to suit your teaching style and the needs of the class. The school also follows a practical feedback approach, including live marking in Maths and focused corrections in English.

About You

• Hold UK-recognised Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have experience teaching within KS2.
• Be organised, reliable and comfortable working collaboratively.
• Deliver lessons with clear structure, pace and appropriate challenge.
• Be warm and approachable while maintaining strong classroom expectations.
• Communicate effectively to ensure continuity across the job share.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance