Year 5 Class Teacher

Smile Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated support from an experienced…

Access to local teaching opportunities

Ongoing communication and support

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced Year 5 Class Teacher for a welcoming primary school in the WS5 area of Walsall. This is a full-time role requiring confidence teaching Upper Key Stage 2 and delivering high-quality lessons across the core curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds QTS, has KS2 Year 5 experience, and can establish a positive learning environment, manage behaviour effectively, and work well with teaching assistants and senior leaders. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has previous experience teaching within a primary school.
• Strong Upper Key Stage 2 teaching experience, ideally Year 5.
• Demonstrates confident classroom and behaviour management.
• Has excellent subject knowledge across the primary curriculum.
• Can plan and deliver purposeful, engaging lessons.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Can commit to a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for teaching and learning within a Year 5 classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Deliver effective teaching across core subjects, including English and Mathematics.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, engagement and classroom expectations.
• Differentiate lessons to support pupils of varying abilities.
• Prepare pupils for the transition towards Year 6 and the expectations of Upper Key Stage 2.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leadership.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

QTS

Upper KS2

Year 5

Behaviour management

Planning lessons

Independent working

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher – Immediate Start – WS5

Smile Education | Full-Time | Experienced Teacher Required

Location: WS5, Walsall

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: 5 days a week Long Term

Smile Education is currently recruiting an experienced Year 5 Class Teacher for a welcoming primary school in the WS5 area of Walsall. This is a full-time opportunity for a confident and capable teacher who can take responsibility for a Year 5 class and deliver high-quality teaching across the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.

The school is seeking an experienced practitioner who can establish a positive classroom environment, maintain high expectations and ensure pupils remain engaged, motivated and making good progress.

This position is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Applicants must have previous teaching experience and be confident teaching Upper Key Stage 2.

Please note: This vacancy is specifically seeking an experienced teacher and is not suitable for ECTs.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for teaching and learning within a Year 5 classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Deliver effective teaching across core subjects, including English and Mathematics.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, engagement and classroom expectations.
• Differentiate lessons to support pupils of varying abilities.
• Prepare pupils for the transition towards Year 6 and the expectations of Upper Key Stage 2.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leadership.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has previous experience teaching within a primary school.
• Has strong Upper Key Stage 2 teaching experience, ideally Year 5.
• Demonstrates confident classroom and behaviour management.
• Has excellent subject knowledge across the primary curriculum.
• Can plan and deliver purposeful, engaging lessons.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Can commit to a full-time position.

Why Work with Smile Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team.
• Access to local teaching opportunities.
• Ongoing communication and support throughout your placement.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.