Year 5 KS2 Teacher: Inspire Learning & Progress

Supply Desk; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is supporting a warm primary school in Slough (SL2) to recruit a Year 5 Teacher to lead their own class from January. This key KS2 role focuses on building independence, resilience, and core maths, reading and writing skills.

You will plan engaging, differentiated lessons, track progress, and work closely with teaching assistants and parents to support every pupil’s development. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) desirable.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Upper KS2.
• Good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment expectations.
• Confident behaviour management and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching engaging, well-differentiated lessons across the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Strengthening pupils' reading, writing and maths, with a clear focus on progress and attainment.
• Laying solid foundations for Year 6 and the KS2 SATs.
• Assessing and tracking progress, and using that data to plan targeted support and interventions.
• Supporting pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive classroom where every child feels valued.
• Working closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and the wider school team.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Supply Desk is supporting a warm primary school in Slough (SL2) to recruit a Year 5 Teacher to lead their own class from January. This key KS2 role focuses on building independence, resilience, and core maths, reading and writing skills.

You will plan engaging, differentiated lessons, track progress, and work closely with teaching assistants and parents to support every pupil’s development. A DBS check is required.