Year 5 Class Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Year 5 Teacher for a primary school in Dagenham. The position is full-time with a temporary contract until July 2026, requiring QTS and teaching experience. Competitive daily rates of £170. The school supports training for teachers and aims to provide a nurturing environment. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and pass all safeguarding checks.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year KS1/KS2 teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc.
• Providing training to all staff.

Job description

JOB TITLE - Year 5 Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Year 5 Teacher for a Primary school in Dagenham, RM9.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. The position is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Dagenham, RM9.
• Position - Year 5 Teacher
• Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
• Contract or position start date - JAN 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £170 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year KS1/KS2 teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

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

This is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other