Year 5 teacher

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher for a primary school in East London. The role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for training. Qualified teachers or experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, with potential for the contract to extend or become permanent. Interested applicants should submit their CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and plan Year 5 lessons to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Prepare presentations, mark work, and coordinate activities for parents evenings.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication with families

Education

QTS/ECT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Year 5 Primary School Teacher — Prospero Teaching is looking for an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to work in a primary school in Redbridge, East London. The school is a three-form entry primary school with a supportive leadership team and training provided for all staff. The position is open to both ECTs (early careers teachers) and experienced teachers. Depending on performance, there is a chance that the contract can be extended or potentially become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and plan Year 5 lessons and ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Prepare presentations and resources, mark and provide feedback on work, and coordinate activities for parents evenings and other communications with families.

Contract and Work Details

• Location: Redbridge, East London
• Position: Year 5 Primary School Teacher
• Type of work: Class Teacher
• Start date: September 2025
• Duration: 1 term with potential extension
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS/ECT or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year

Eligibility to Apply

• Have a valid right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child Barred List DBS and be enrolled or willing to enroll onto the DBS Update Service
• Provide two child-related professional references from the past two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.