Year 5 Class Teacher

St Michaels CE Primary School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,916 - 51,048; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Church of England Primary School in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher to join from September 2026. The school serves children aged 5–11, upholds Christian values, and emphasises learning both inside and outside the classroom with planned visits and community links.

The role is permanent and full-time within the Acorn Education Trust. We value an enthusiastic, resilient educator who can deliver engaging lessons, raise attainment, and contribute to the KS2 team

Qualifications

• Committed to becoming an excellent teacher.
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons.
• Plan and deliver lessons and sequences to a high standard.
• Has knowledge of current initiatives in Primary/KS2 Curriculum.
• Able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best.
• Effective team member contributing to KS2 team and wider school.
• Positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour.
• Forge good relationships with students and staff.
• Work hard and remain calm under pressure.
• Desire to work within the MAT structure.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 with engaging and effective lessons.
• Plan and deliver sequences of lessons to a high standard ensuring real learning.
• Collaborate with KS2 team and wider school community.
• Support the school’s trips and learning outside the classroom.

Skills

Excellent teaching

KS2 Curriculum knowledge

Plan and deliver lessons

Raise attainment

Team player

Positive attitude

Engaging lessons

Relate with students

Mat structure experience

Relationship building

Job description

# Year 5 Class TeacherEmployer: St Michael’s Church of England Primary SchoolLocation: Salisbury, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)Posted: 13th July 2026Expires: 24th August 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: 13th July 2026Job ID: 1565089Job Reference: STM25-26-22* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**St Michael's Church of England Primary School** is looking for a passionate **Year 5 Class Teacher** to join its dedicated team of teaching staff, with effect **from September 2026.**We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our school aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.**We are looking for someone who:*** Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;* Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;* Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;* Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary / KS2 Curriculum;* Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;* is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in the KS2 team and across the wider school community;* Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;* Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;* Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;* Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.**We can offer the successful candidate:*** An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;* Opportunities for training and progression;* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.**For information about this role**, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our **Applicant Information Pack.****Visiting our school**Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what St Michael’s has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01980-670268**Closing Date:** Monday 31st August 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** TBC*Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.*### AttachmentsSTM25-26-22 - Applicant Information Pack### Safeguarding Statement:*Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.*