Year 5 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Queen's Park Academy; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's Park Academy is seeking an experienced Year 5 Class Teacher for maternity cover. The role focuses on motivating learners, delivering the Advantage Schools curriculum, and safeguarding with high expectations. Start date is 1 January 2027, with a salary range of £33,026–£51,526 depending on experience.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, demonstrate passion for education, and collaborate within a supportive team to drive standards and pupil progress in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience with primary year groups preferred.
• Strong communication with students and parents expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Year 5 cohort using the school curriculum.
• Use assessment to identify gaps and plan responsive actions.
• Support curriculum development and school teaching practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise standards and safeguarding.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain high expectations and consistent routines for pupils.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Continuous learning

Education

QTS

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

We are looking for an experienced and creative Year 5 Class Teacher to join our team and play a key role in motivating and inspiring young learners. In everything we do, we aim to create a positive and safe environment to foster success and impact our students’ lives.

Why Queen's Park Academy?

At Queen's Park Academy we emphasise the importance of kindness, civility, and inclusivity in a text-rich, teacher-led learning environment. We want our pupils to leave our primary schools equipped for success in the next stage of their educational journey, and to achieve this we teach an academic curriculum enhanced by an entitlement to enrichment for all. We prioritise the teaching of powerful knowledge in our curriculum; knowledge that is transformational, taking children beyond learning that can be easily acquired through their everyday experience, and providing them with the tools they need to make sense of and navigate the world around them as educated citizens.

We prioritise providing a transformational education for the children and young people in our care, and we are looking for great people with the knowledge and skills to support us in achieving this aim.

We believe in pro-actively supporting pupils to successfully achieve high standards of conduct, resulting in very high expectations, and a calm and consistent learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and can thrive. We think this makes for a warm and happy school, where teachers can teach and pupils can learn, but moreover enables us to give pupils the foundations they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Key Duties

• To teach the Advantage Schools curriculum to a cohort of pupils
• To ensure effective use of assessment that leads to responsive action aimed at filling gaps in knowledge
• To ensure that teaching and learning practice is supported by the most robust research and evidence
• To maintain and contribute to the development of the curriculum and champion the school’s approach to curriculum development and delivery
• To work as part of the teaching team and, where appropriate, help develop other teaching staff
• To support very high expectations and standards in all aspects of school life in keeping with the vision for the school
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures and practices are followed with rigour

The successful candidate will have:

• QTS is a must.
• Passion for Education: Ideal candidates should have a genuine love for teaching and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of their students.
• Creativity: Primary school students respond well to engaging and creative teaching methods. Ideal candidates should be able to think outside the box and come up with new and exciting ways to teach.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ideal candidates should be able to communicate effectively with both students and parents. They should be able to explain complex ideas in simple terms and be able to give constructive feedback.
• Strong Organisational Skills: Primary school teachers have a lot of responsibilities, and it is important to be organised and efficient. Ideal candidates should be able to manage their time effectively and have strong organisational skills.
• Team Player: Teaching is a collaborative effort, and ideal candidates should be able to work well with colleagues and other members of staff.
• Continuous Learning: Ideal candidates should be committed to ongoing professional development and should be willing to learn and adapt to new teaching methods and technologies.

Job Specifics

Start date: 1st January 2027

Salary: AST 1-12 £33,026-£51,526 dependent on experience

Contract: Full time, Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover (1 year)

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.