Year 5 Class Teacher

Lewisham; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham is seeking an experienced Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school from November 2026. This full-time position involves taking responsibility for teaching and learning within a Year 5 class, delivering engaging lessons and supporting a diverse range of pupils.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Key Stage 2 to ensure progression, working with pupils who have SEND and EAL needs and coordinating with support staff to provide targeted support where required.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Year 5 in a primary setting.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment approaches.
• Ability to plan collaboratively with colleagues and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class with engaging, creative lessons.
• Deliver high-quality teaching to pupils of varying abilities.
• Collaborate with KS2 colleagues on planning, resources and assessments.

Skills

Year 5 teaching experience

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Collaborative planning

Job description

A friendly and welcoming primary school in Lewisham is looking for an experienced Year 5 Teacher to join their team from November 2026. This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position within a supportive school with a strong leadership team and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning., As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will take full responsibility for teaching and learning within your class, delivering engaging and creative lessons that support pupils of all abilities.

The school encourages teachers to work closely together on planning, resources and assessments and you will collaborate with colleagues across Key Stage 2 to ensure consistency and progression in teaching and learning.

The class has a range of abilities, including some pupils with SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL) and you will work closely with support staff to make sure each child receives the support they need.

The school is looking for an experienced teacher with a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum who can plan and deliver engaging lessons, adapt teaching to meet individual needs and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The School

This popular and welcoming primary school is situated in a diverse residential area of Lewisham. The school has a friendly, established staff team who work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to achieve their best.

The school benefits from a dedicated and approachable leadership team, with a strong emphasis on supporting teachers and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. Staff are well supported, and there are opportunities for professional development.