Year 5 Teacher

Long Term Futures Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a qualified Year 5 Teacher for a primary school in Newham (E16), starting January 2027. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to take responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class, with the potential to secure a permanent position following an initial long-term placement.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) recognised in England.
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) welcome to apply.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
• Ability to plan, teach, mark and assess comprehensively.
• Excellent classroom management and positive pupil relationships.
• Ability to adapt lessons for a range of learning abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Availability to start January 2027 for a full-time, long-term placement.
• Enhanced DBS check via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated Year 5 lessons aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Take full responsibility for teaching and managing a Year 5 class.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress to inform future teaching.
• Establish clear expectations and a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet varying abilities and needs.
• Provide constructive feedback through marking and assessment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, colleagues and school leadership.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding pupil progress.
• Contribute to wider school activities and curriculum planning.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and promote pupil welfare.

Skills

Classroom management

KS2 Curriculum knowledge

Lesson planning

Assessment & feedback

Communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5 Teacher - Primary School, Newham (E16)

Location: Newham, East London, E16

Pay: Paid to scale (daily equivalent rate during the temporary period)

Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary to permanent

Start Date: January 2027, following the Christmas holidays

Commutable from: Canning Town, Custom House, Plaistow, Stratford, East Ham, Beckton and Poplar

Long Term Futures is recruiting a qualified Year 5 Teacher for a primary school in Newham (E16), starting in January 2027. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to take responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class, with the potential to secure a permanent position following an initial long-term placement.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We are looking for someone who can create an engaging classroom environment, deliver well-structured lessons and support pupils in developing their confidence and academic abilities throughout Year 5.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
• Take full responsibility for teaching and managing a Year 5 class.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, using assessment information to inform future teaching.
• Establish clear classroom expectations and maintain a positive, purposeful learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different abilities and learning needs.
• Provide constructive feedback through marking and assessment to support pupil development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and school leadership to support learning.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and development.
• Contribute to wider school activities, staff meetings and curriculum planning where required.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and promote the welfare of all pupils.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) recognised in England.
• Applications welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Sound knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
• Ability to take full responsibility for classroom teaching, planning, marking and assessment.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence in adapting lessons to meet a range of learning abilities.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Availability to work full-time from January 2027 on a long-term basis.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5 or Year 6, would be beneficial but is not essential. ECTs who are ready to take responsibility for their own class and demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, preparation and classroom management skills are encouraged to apply.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive pay aligned with the applicable teaching pay scale, calculated at a daily equivalent rate during the temporary placement.
• A full-time, long-term teaching opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout the placement.
• Guidance through the registration and compliance process.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references