Year 5 Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Year 5 Class Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Croydon. The role covers full class teaching responsibilities, planning, delivery, assessment and supporting pupils' wider needs.

You should have strong KS2 experience, Year 5 curriculum understanding, and be ready to hit the ground running within a supportive team. The position is full-time and long-term with potential extension beyond Christmas.

Qualifications

• KS2 experience with Year 5 emphasis.
• Solid understanding of Year 5 curriculum.
• Proven ability to manage a full class and foster a positive learning environment.
• Comfortable working within a supportive school team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Conduct regular assessment and track pupil progress.
• Support wider needs of pupils and contribute to school development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a coherent KS2 approach.

Skills

KS2 Experience

Year 5 Curriculum

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher - Croydon

Location: Croydon, South London

Role: Year 5 Class Teacher

Contract: Full-time, long-term contract

Start Date: Monday 14th September (some flexibility available)

Duration: Until Christmas initially, with a strong possibility of extension

Are you an experienced KS2 Teacher looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming primary school?

The Role

You will take on full class teacher responsibilities, including planning, preparation and delivery of engaging lessons, assessment and supporting the wider needs of your pupils.

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience teaching across KS2, ideally with Year 5 experience.
• Has a secure understanding of the Year 5 curriculum.
• Can confidently take full responsibility for a class and hit the ground running.
• Is committed to creating a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Works well as part of a supportive school team.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school where you can make a real impact. The position is initially secured until Christmas, with a strong possibility of continuing beyond this point.

The school would like to arrange an informal visit and conversation with the Headteacher as the first step, giving you the opportunity to meet the team, see the school and decide whether the role is right for you.

You will benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE - No Umbrella Companies deducting from your earnings!
• The exposure and opportunity to work across various primary schools in the area
• Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via our parternship with The National College - https://www.twrecruitment.com/schools/the-national-college
• Online diary to manage your availability
• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant with 7+ years experience
• Direct communication - option to liase with your consultant via SMS/Whats App (optional)
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions from initial contract work