Year 5 Teacher

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Greenwich seeks an engaging Year 5 Class Teacher for a full-time role starting in September 2025. This supportive school values collaborative work and offers excellent development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have QTS and be dedicated to high teaching standards, ready to make a significant impact in upper KS2.

Benefits

Collaborative Planning Time

Access to CPD

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• QTS with UK classroom experience required.
• Confident teaching across Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5.
• Demonstrated strong classroom control.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Year 5 Class Teacher responsibilities.
• Collaborative teaching with seasoned parallel teacher.
• Motivating well-behaved pupils.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Team Collaboration

Child-Centered Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Year 5 Teacher – Supportive Primary School – Greenwich – September 2025 Start
Location: Greenwich, Southeast London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (potential to go permanent)
Salary: MPS (Inner London) – Dependent on experience
School Type: 2-Form Entry | Ofsted Rated Good

Prospero Teaching is currently supporting a fantastic primary school in Greenwich who are looking to appoint an engaging and confident Year 5 Class Teacher for a full-time position starting September 2025.
This well-run and well-resourced school offers a supportive leadership team, shared planning time, and a welcoming culture that prioritises collaboration, wellbeing, and ongoing development. It’s an ideal role for an experienced teacher or a confident ECT ready to make a real impact in upper KS2.

About the Role:
· Full-time Year 5 Class Teacher
· Working alongside a supportive parallel teacher in a collaborative year group
· Teaching well-behaved, motivated pupils with strong parental support
· Support from an established SLT and phase leader
· Access to CPD and career progression opportunities

About the School:
· 2-form entry with excellent shared planning systems in place
· Rated Good by Ofsted – with particular praise for leadership and teaching quality
· Strong behaviour culture and positive classroom environment
· Committed to inclusion, creativity and pupil voice
· Modern facilities and access to resources that enhance learning

The Ideal Candidate Will:
· Hold QTS and have UK classroom experience
· Be confident teaching across Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
· Demonstrate strong behaviour management and classroom control
· Be enthusiastic, driven, and committed to high standards
· Be a team player who is open to feedback and growth
· Value creative, inclusive and child-centred teaching
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide professional references.