YEAR 5 TEACHER

KPI Recruiting Ltd; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Well-resourced classrooms

Supportive leadership

Work-life balance

Job summary

An Outstanding primary school in Hackney, East London, is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher to join its high-performing team from January 2027. This full-time permanent role offers progression on the Inner London Main Pay Scale (MPS) and a collaborative, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have KS2 experience, and deliver a creative, knowledge-rich curriculum while fostering exceptional pupil progress and strong behaviour for a positive learning culture.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding primary education.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and classroom practice.
• Committed to raising standards and achieving excellent outcomes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that challenge and motivate pupils.
• Plan and deliver a broad, creative and knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress effectively.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Foster excellent behaviour and high expectations for achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and support staff.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular activities.

Skills

QTS

KS2 experience

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher

Outstanding Primary School | Hackney, East London

Full-Time | Permanent January 2027 Start Inner London MPS (£41,729 - £54,131)

Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious Primary Teacher looking to join an Outstanding school where high academic standards, exceptional behaviour and a nurturing environment enable every child to thrive?

An Outstanding primary school in Hackney is seeking an exceptional Year 5 Class Teacher to join its dedicated and high-performing team from January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented teacher to work within a school renowned for delivering excellent outcomes, innovative teaching and a rich, engaging curriculum.

The school is proud of its inclusive ethos and commitment to developing confident, resilient and aspirational learners. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, strong leadership and excellent professional development opportunities.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that challenge and motivate pupils.
• Plan and deliver a broad, creative and knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress effectively.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Foster excellent behaviour and high expectations for achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and support staff.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular activities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Be passionate about delivering outstanding primary education.
• Have strong curriculum knowledge and excellent classroom practice.
• Be committed to raising standards and achieving excellent outcomes.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.Be an enthusiastic team player who values collaboration and professional growth.

Applications Welcome From

• Experienced Primary Teachers.
• Outstanding Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Teachers seeking a permanent move within an Outstanding school.

What the School Offers

• A permanent teaching position within an Outstanding primary school.
• Supportive and inspirational leadership.Engaged, respectful and enthusiastic pupils.A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities.Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

  Salary

  Inner London Main Pay Scale

  £41,729 - £54,131 per annum (M1-M6)

  This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Hackney primary school and make a lasting impact on the educational journey of Year 5 pupils.