Year 5 Primary Class Teacher

Choice Teachers; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers are seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher for a long-term supply role in Bedford, starting January 2027. You will join a supportive KS2 team within a vibrant primary school, delivering engaging lessons and contributing to positive pupil outcomes.

The role requires QTS, a track record in KS2, and the ability to integrate into an established school community with strong behaviour and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• QTS is required to teach in a UK primary school.
• Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (Year 5) is advantageous.
• Strong classroom management and a warm, encouraging approach.
• Ability to integrate into an established school team and uphold school values.
• DBS check via Update Service or willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Year 5 lessons across the curriculum.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with KS2 teachers, TAs, and phase leaders to share planning.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to varying abilities.
• Participate in daily school life including staff briefings and parent communication.

Skills

Classroom management

KS2 experience

Team collaboration

Engaging learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5 Primary Class Teacher (Long-Term Supply)

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (MK40)

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Long-Term Supply

Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale (£31,650 - £45,038 per annum pro rata) / Competitive Daily Rate Equivalent (paid via PAYE)

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and adaptable Year 5 Class Teacher to join a welcoming, vibrant primary school in Bedford starting in January 2027 on a full-time, long-term supply basis.

Part of a supportive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, this inclusive primary school is dedicated to nurturing confident, curious, and resilient learners within a positive and caring community. You will be taking on a Year 5 class and working closely alongside a collaborative Key Stage 2 team and supportive leadership structure to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative, well-structured lessons across the Year 5 curriculum that inspire engagement and steady academic progress.

• Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment with clear expectations for behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with fellow Key Stage 2 teachers, teaching assistants, and phase leaders to share planning and best practice.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress regularly, adapting teaching approaches to support varying ability levels and individual learning needs.

• Participate in the daily life of the school, including staff briefings, planning meetings, and constructive communication with parents and carers.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (Essential).

• Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 2 within a UK primary school (Year 5 experience is advantageous).

• Strong classroom management skills and a warm, encouraging approach to working with children.

• Ability to integrate smoothly into an established school team and uphold school values.

• Right to work in the UK with an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo standard safeguarding checks).