Year 5 Class Teacher (Half-term)

Teach Plus; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus in Slough is seeking a dedicated Year 5 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school from November 2026, after the October half-term. This full-time KS2 role focuses on planning and delivering a broad, balanced curriculum while supporting pupils as they prepare for Year 6.

The school promotes inclusion, high expectations and pupil wellbeing, with a collaborative leadership team and strong community links.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
• Experience as a Year 5 Class Teacher or in a similar KS2 role.
• Strong subject knowledge across the KS2 curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with Update Service is required.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across Year 5.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate pupil progress to inform planning.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment promoting positive behaviour.
• Deliver high-quality teaching in English, Maths and other subjects.
• Differentiate activities to meet varied learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents.

Skills

QTS

Year 5 experience

Plan differentiated lessons

Assess pupil progress

Collaborative working

Education

QTS or equivalent

Tools

Enhanced DBS with Update Service

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher

Start Date: November 2026 (after October half-term)

Location: Slough

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6 (Fringe)

About the role and school

Teach Plus is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Slough from November 2026, following the October half-term. This full-time Year 5 Class Teacher position is an excellent opportunity for a passionate primary teacher looking to make a positive impact on pupils' learning, progress and development in Key Stage 2. The successful Year 5 Class Teacher will deliver engaging lessons, promote a positive learning environment and support pupils as they prepare for the transition into Year 6.

The school is a well-established, multicultural primary school in Slough, serving a diverse local community and placing a strong emphasis on inclusion, respect, high expectations and academic achievement. The school promotes a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a clear focus on pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour and an ambitious curriculum that encourages children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team and a community-focused ethos that values the contribution of teachers, pupils and families.

This Year 5 Class Teacher opportunity would suit an experienced primary teacher or an enthusiastic teacher looking to develop their career within Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be confident in planning and delivering a broad, balanced curriculum, adapting lessons to meet a range of learning needs and maintaining high expectations for all pupils. If you are a motivated Year 5 Class Teacher who is passionate about raising attainment, encouraging curiosity and helping pupils achieve their potential, this could be an excellent next step in your teaching career.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the Year 5 curriculum, ensuring pupils make consistent progress in their learning.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using assessment information to inform future planning and identify areas for development.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes effective learning, positive behaviour and pupil independence.
• Deliver high-quality teaching in core subjects, including English and Mathematics, alongside a broad range of foundation subjects.
• Differentiate teaching and learning activities to support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs and those working at greater depth.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, senior leaders and parents to support pupil achievement, wellbeing and personal development.

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant qualification
• Experience as a Year 5 Class Teacher or in a similar role
• Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK