Year 5 Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD access

Local Barnet knowledge

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment – January 2027 Year 5 Teacher (QTS Required) KS2 teacher needed in Barnet to deliver the KS2 National Curriculum across reading, writing and maths, with a focus on preparing pupils for Year 6.

You will monitor pupil progress, deliver targeted interventions, and work with teaching assistants and SENCO to ensure SEND/EAL pupils reach their potential. Full-time or part-time, with weekly PAYE.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Solid KS2 teaching experience, ideally in Years 4-6.
• Strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum.
• Confidence in preparing pupils for KS2 SATs and upper primary expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the KS2 National Curriculum with high expectations across core subjects.
• Monitor and respond to pupil progress data and provide targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and SENCO to support SEND and EAL pupils.

Skills

KS2 teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge KS2

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment – January 2027 Year 5 Teacher (QTS Required) Key Stage 2 · Barnet, Outer London · Full-time or Part-time Salary£39,193-£52,239Daily rate (approx.)£200.99-£267.89/dayPay structureWeekly PAYE onlyStart dateJanuary 2027

Are you a QTS-qualified KS2 teacher who thrives on preparing pupils for the demands of upper primary? Join a Year 5 team in Barnet and help your class build the skills, stamina and confidence they need heading into their final primary year.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with Barnet primary schools to find an experienced Year 5 Teacher for January 2027 full-time or part-time. Year 5 is a pivotal year of preparation. You will deliver the KS2 National Curriculum with high expectations across reading, writing, mathematics and the wider curriculum, building pupils' independence, analytical thinking and academic resilience ahead of Year 6. You will monitor and respond to pupil progress data, deliver targeted interventions where needed, and work collaboratively with teaching assistants and SENCO colleagues to ensure every pupil - including those with SEND and EAL - is stretching towards their potential.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Solid KS2 teaching experience, ideally in Years 4-6
• High subject knowledge across the primary curriculum
• Confident in preparing pupils for KS2 SATs and upper primary expectations
• Skilled in differentiation and targeted intervention
• Strong behaviour management with an aspirational, growth mindset approach
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge

Why teachers choose Tradewind

• Transparent PAYE pay - weekly, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one
• Real local knowledge of Barnet schools and their leadership teams
• Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.