Year 5 Teacher

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Year 5 teacher for a Catholic primary school in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames from January to July 2026. The role involves delivering classroom teaching, planning lessons, and ensuring student wellbeing in an inclusive environment. Qualified Teacher Status is essential, and candidates should have experience teaching at Key Stage 2. This position offers a friendly and well-structured work culture in a school graded 'Good' by Ofsted.

Benefits

Excellent transport links

Friendly working culture

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Full-time availability from January to July 2026.
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 preferred.
• Ability to engage with a diverse group of students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Year 5 classroom teaching in line with the curriculum.
• Plan and assess for the Year 5 group.
• Ensure student safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Positive behavior strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are looking for a Year 5 teacher to teach from January through to July 2026 at a Catholic primary school in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Key Details

• Year 5 Classroom Teacher
• Mainstream primary school
• London Borough of Kingston upon Thames
• Jan - July 2026
• Outer London Teacher Pay Scale

Our client school is based in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. They are a Catholic faith school but welcome applicants from all faiths and backgrounds, in line with their diverse, inclusive and welcoming ethos. They have a Year 5 group who require long term teaching cover from January - July 2026.

Typical Day

• Delivering Year 5 classroom teaching in line with the school's curriculum
• Taking responsibility for all planning, teaching and assessment for the group
• Using positive strategies and good behaviour management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Full‑time availability
• Experience of teaching, preferably at Key Stage 2, either through a teacher training course or in school‑based roles

Why This Is a Great Job

• The school is based in the heart of Surbiton; with excellent transport links
• The working culture in the school is friendly and welcoming; you will join a team who are well‑led and who have strong structures in place
• The school has recently been graded 'Good' in its Ofsted Report

Would you like to apply or make an enquiry? Please send your CV to and one of our team will be in touch.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.