Year 5 Class Teacher: Inspire, Grow & Lead

Tradewind Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (MPS/UPS)

Career progression & leadership

CPD access via The National College

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are partnering with a friendly primary school in Kettering to appoint a Year 5 Class Teacher from September 2026. The role is offered as full-time or part-time and is a permanent position within a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will plan, deliver and assess engaging Year 5 lessons, support pupils' academic and personal development, and work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents to raise attainment.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, especially Year 5, is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passion for helping children achieve their best academically and personally.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Reflective and adaptable approach to teaching; ECTs encouraged with induction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, creative, and purposeful lessons across the Year 5 curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and presentation.
• Differentiate and adapt learning to ensure all pupils access the curriculum.
• Develop pupils' confidence, independence, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Work with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents to support pupil outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are partnering with a friendly primary school in Kettering to appoint a Year 5 Class Teacher from September 2026. The role is offered as full-time or part-time and is a permanent position within a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will plan, deliver and assess engaging Year 5 lessons, support pupils' academic and personal development, and work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents to raise attainment.