Year 5 Teacher

Academics; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Gravesend, Kent is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school. The role starts October 2026 on a full-time basis and will move to part-time (2-3 days per week) from January 2027 through July 2027.

Applicants must have QTS and KS2/Year 5 experience, plus strong lesson planning and classroom management. An enhanced DBS is required or applicants must be willing to obtain one. Salary will follow the school's pay policy.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5.
• Confident planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• DBS Enhanced required or willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS immediately.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 in a KS2 setting.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons from October–December 2026.
• Transition to part-time 2–3 days per week from January–July 2027.
• Support pupils' academic and personal development.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive school team.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Engaging lessons

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5 Teacher

Full-Time October-December 2026 | Part-Time January-July 2027

Location: Gravesend, Kent
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time initially, moving to part-time
QTS: Essential
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Gravesend.

The successful candidate will teach full-time, 5 days per week, from October to December 2026. From January 2027 through to July 2027, the role will transition to part-time, 2-3 days per week, offering excellent flexibility for the remainder of the academic year.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
• Be confident planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Be committed to supporting pupils' academic and personal development
• Work effectively as part of a supportive school team
• Have a fully enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS immediately

What the role offers:

• Full-time teaching from October-December 2026
• Part-time teaching, 2-3 days per week, from January-July 2027
• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development
• A role offering flexibility for the second half of the academic year

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.