Year 5 teacher

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher for a primary school in East London. This role is suitable for both early careers and experienced teachers. Responsibilities include planning lessons, marking work, and supporting parents. The position offers a temporary contract with the possibility of extension based on performance. Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS and willingness to enrol onto the DBS update service.
• Two child-related professional references from the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Planning presentations and marking student work.
• Supporting parents evenings and managing classroom activities.

Skills

Planning presentations

Marking work

Supporting parents evenings

Education

QTS/ECT or equivalent

Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2

Job description

Overview

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. The school is also providing training for all staff. The position is open to both ECT (early careers teacher) and experienced teachers. Depending on performance at the school there is a chance that your contract can be extended or potentially receive a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Position: Year 5 Primary School Teacher. Class Teacher responsibilities include planning presentations, marking work, and supporting parents evenings.

Contract Details

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

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 via Prospero

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST

• Have a valid right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service
• Provide two child-related professional references from the past two years

Other Information

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 are 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 apply with your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.