Year 5 Teacher

Vision for Education; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A state-maintained community primary school in Northampton is looking for an experienced Year 5 Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term contract from September 2025 to February 2026. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS, recent KS2 teaching experience, and strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Opportunities for CPD and professional development

Placement in high-quality Northamptonshire schools

Pension contributions

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools, preferably in KS2.
• Strong understanding of the Year 5 curriculum.
• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Full teaching responsibilities including planning and assessment.
• Communication with parents and managing the classroom environment.
• Engagement in parents' evenings.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Planning

Parent Communication

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Year 5 Teacher (Full Time, Fixed-Term)
Northampton
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
Start date: September 2025 – February 2026

The School and Role
A state-maintained community primary school in Northampton, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is seeking an experienced Year 5 Teacher from September 2025 to February 2026. This is a full-time role with full teaching responsibilities, including planning, assessment, and parents' evenings. The role is not suited to ECTs and requires a confident teacher with strong behaviour management and a solid understanding of upper Key Stage 2 expectations.

Requirements
The desired Year 5 Teacher will have:

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools, preferably in KS2

Strong understanding of the Year 5 curriculum

Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively

Confidence with full classroom responsibilities including planning and parent communication

A professional, proactive approach to classroom teaching

What we offer
As a teacher working with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (rates dependent on experience and qualifications)

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Opportunities for CPD and professional development

Placement in high-quality Northamptonshire schools

Pension contributions

Support from a dedicated education consultant

About us
Vision for Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and teachers across Northampton and the wider UK. We are part of The Edwin Group, named a Top 10 UK Employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023.

We are committed to supporting an inclusive and rewarding experience for every educator.