Year 5 Teacher

Flourish Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Pension

Safeguarding training

Regular support

Dedicated consultant

CPD

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a Primary Teacher to cover a Year 5 KS2 class at a one-form-entry primary school in Stafford. The role is full-time and long-term, starting in October 2026 and running through December 2026, with potential extension. Hours are 8:15am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will plan, assess and mark work, deliver engaging lessons, and work alongside a Teaching Assistant. ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Confident leading a classroom.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Able to work effectively with a Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess and mark pupils' work in line with school policies.
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistant to support pupil learning.

Skills

QTS

Classroom leadership

Behaviour management

Working with Teaching Assistant

Education

QTS

Job description

Are you a Primary Teacher looking for a Key Stage 2 position?

Flourish Education is currently recruiting for a Primary Teacher to work in a Year 5 class at a one-form-entry primary school based in Stafford.

Our client is seeking a Key Stage 2 Teacher to work on a full-time, long-term basis, starting in October 2026 and continuing until December 2026, with the potential for the role to be extended. The working days are Monday to Friday, from 8:15am to 4:30pm.

You will be expected to plan, assess and mark pupils' work in line with the school's policies, deliver engaging and creative lessons, and work alongside a Teaching Assistant.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply, as well as experienced teachers.

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered for this Primary Teacher role, you must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be confident leading a classroom.
• Have strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Have the ability to work effectively with a Teaching Assistant.

Working as a Primary Teacher for Flourish Education, you will receive excellent benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £232.57 per day (M1-M6, paid to scale, depending on experience).
• Holiday pay - 12.07% of your daily rate accrued.
• Pension contributions.
• KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering relevant legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• A dedicated consultant who will take the time to get to know you and place you in schools where you will thrive.
• Free ongoing CPD opportunities.

This Stafford school has good transport links from Huntington, Coppenhall and Brewood. On-site parking is also available for those travelling by car.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.