Year 5 Teacher

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. in Greenwich is seeking a Senior Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school from January 2027. The role involves leading Year 5, delivering high-quality lessons and driving pupil progress within Key Stage 2.

The ideal candidate will be UK-qualified with QTS, have KS2 experience, strong behaviour management skills and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• UK qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experience in Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Experience teaching Year 5 or leading a KS2 class.
• Strong behaviour management and pupil progress focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and differentiated lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Lead the Year 5 classroom and drive pupil progress.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress to ensure strong academic outcomes.
• Identify pupils who require additional support or further challenge.
• Support pupils in developing skills for Year 6 and beyond.
• Collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders to share best practice and raise standards.

Education

QTS

Job description

Senior Year 5 Teacher - GreenwichFull-Time January 2027 Competitive Salary Greenwich, South East London

Are you an experienced and passionate Primary Teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Are you confident leading a classroom, inspiring pupils and supporting high standards of teaching and learning?

We are currently seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Senior Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Greenwich from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established teacher with strong classroom practice, excellent leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding education. You will play a key role in supporting pupils as they progress through Key Stage 2, preparing them for the challenges of Year 6 and beyond.

The Role

As a Senior Year 5 Teacher, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality teaching, driving pupil progress and helping to maintain high standards across the classroom.

You will lead by example, demonstrate excellent teaching practice and work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider school community.

• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Leading the teaching and learning within the Year 5 classroom.
• Monitoring, assessing and tracking pupil progress to ensure strong academic outcomes.
• Identifying pupils who require additional support or further challenge.
• Supporting pupils in developing the skills and confidence needed for Year 6.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal development.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, senior leaders and support staff.
• Sharing good practice and contributing to the continued development of teaching and learning.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Qualified to teach in the UK with QTS.
• An experienced Primary Teacher with a strong background in Key Stage 2.
• Experienced in teaching Year 5 or confident leading a KS2 class.
• A confident and effective classroom leader with excellent behaviour management skills.
• Passionate about raising attainment and securing strong pupil progress.
• Confident using assessment data to inform planning and improve outcomes.
• Able to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils of all abilities.
• A positive role model who can support and share best practice with colleagues.
• Organised, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school, make a real difference to pupils' learning and contribute to high-quality teaching and learning across Key Stage 2.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.