Year 5 Class Teacher - Inspire Confidence & Growth

Shropshire Council; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady and St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2) for a full-time, permanent position. The role welcomes ECTs and experienced teachers alike, with a January 2027 preferred start and September 2027 consideration.

The successful candidate will combine strong classroom practice with warm relationships, contributing to our Catholic life while ensuring high expectations and adaptive teaching to support all pupils including those with

Qualifications

• Clear explanations of concepts with evidence-based feedback informs next steps.
• Strong subject knowledge across Year 5/Upper Key Stage 2 with robust assessment.
• Adaptive teaching to meet diverse needs and close gaps.
• High expectations and strategies to support SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Calm, consistent routines and safeguarding commitment.
• Willingness to contribute to Catholic life and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons for Year 5 in Upper Key Stage 2.
• Foster warm relationships with students, families and the wider school community.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to school development.
• Engage with Catholic life and reflect on practice with colleagues.

Skills

Clear explanations

Strong subject knowledge

Adaptive teaching

High expectations

Calm routines

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Our Lady and St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2) for a full-time, permanent position. The role welcomes ECTs and experienced teachers alike, with a January 2027 preferred start and September 2027 consideration.

The successful candidate will combine strong classroom practice with warm relationships, contributing to our Catholic life while ensuring high expectations and adaptive teaching to support all pupils including those with