Year 5 Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching agency is seeking a Year 5 Teacher for a primary school in Ipswich starting January 2026. The role requires QTS, teaching experience, and a DBS check. The position is full-time on a long-term contract, offering support from a mentoring team and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment until July 2026.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Must have QTS.
• Preferably at least 1 year of teaching experience.
• References must be satisfactory.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 students in a primary school setting.
• Plan lessons in collaboration with other teachers.
• Maintain a supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching experience

Satisfactory teaching references

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Year 5 Teacher to work at a Primary School in Ipswich starting from January 2026 on a full-time basis.

Contract/Position Details

• Location – Ipswich, Suffolk
• Position – Year 5 Teacher
• Contract or position start date – January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration – Until the end of the academic year (July 2026)
• Contract type – Long-Term
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £165 per day
• Hours – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

About the School

2 Form Entry. Supportive staffing team – Planning shared with other teachers in the phase. Seeking a Year 5 Teacher on a long-term contract Full-Time Teaching Position.

Ideal Year 5 Teacher Will

• Have QTS
• Ideally at least 1 year of teaching experience
• Satisfactory teaching references
• Enhanced DBS check completed (Subscribed to online update service)

To find out more or apply for this Year 5 teaching position, please apply to this advert with your CV or contact our Chelmsford office for more information.

Support from Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team