Year 5 Teacher

Bluetownonline; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent prep school near Wallingford is seeking a Year 5 Teacher for a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have QTS, passion for teaching, and an ability to inspire students. Benefits include gym membership, pension scheme, and professional development access. Teaching experience at Upper Key Stage 2 is required, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. The role includes teaching all subjects and potentially coaching sports.

Benefits

Complimentary gym membership

Staff pension scheme

Complimentary meals

Access to water sports facilities

Regular CPD access

Qualifications

• Experience teaching a range of subjects at Upper Key Stage 2.
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
• A passionate, inspirational, and highly effective teacher.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects across the curriculum to Year 5.
• Get involved in many areas of school life, including coaching sport.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Inspirational teaching

Ability to work independently

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Job Title: Year 5 Teacher

Location: Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxon, OX10 9HR

Salary: Dependent on experience & qualifications, commensurate with industry standards

Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (5th January 2026 - 1st July 2026)

Job Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025

About Us:

This prep school is an independent preparatory school for 330 pupils, aged 3 to 13, situated on an idyllic 30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames, near Wallingford in South Oxfordshire.

Formerly an all-boys school, we now a co-educational from Pre-School to Year 3 with girls progressing through the school year on year, becoming fully co-educational by 2030. Year 5 is currently all boys.

This prep school aims to nurture the whole child, providing opportunities for each individual to develop their talents and abilities.

The School recognises the importance of creating the right work/life balance, of nurturing and developing staff, and creating a community.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Prep School teaching all subjects across the curriculum to Year 5.

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse pupils and a desire to get involved in many areas of school life, including coaching sport if this is an interest.

This is a fixed-term contract from 5th January 2026 - 1st July 2026 with the possibility to become permanent depending on the candidate and the requirements of the school.

The Candidate:

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience teaching a range of subjects at Upper Key Stage 2
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant curriculum

Skills & Abilities

• A passionate, inspirational, and highly effective teacher dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for each child
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills to plan days and respond to the different needs of the children you teach
• The ability to inspire and enthuse young children by using resources imaginatively
• Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience, and a caring nature
• Ability to work independently, as well as being able to work in the wider school team

Education & Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent educational qualification

Other

• A professional, flexible, and proactive attitude
• Supportive of this school's ethos and strategic objectives
• Flexibility to work calmly and reliably in a busy school, both in a team and independently, with energy, initiative, and cheerful enthusiasm
• Ability and willingness to go beyond your own responsibilities to help others at busy times and to work outside normal hours as required, e.g., for Open Events
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of any children and young persons you come into contact with, in accordance with School policies

Benefits:

• The School offers complimentary full gym membership for all employees at The Barn Fitness Club in Cholsey
• All employees are eligible to join a staff pension scheme.
• Our in-house catering team ensures that staff enjoy complimentary good quality, healthy and balanced meals every day. They also cater for all types of diets and allergens.
• Social events for staff take place throughout the year. Great emphasis is placed on staff wellbeing and morale and we firmly believe in creating the right work/life balance
• All employees are encouraged and supported with access to regular Continuing Professional Development
• Staff are able to use the water sports facilities outside of school hours
• Fee Remissions

Additional Information:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including submission of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

To apply for this role please click APPLY button and you'll be sent an application form to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of: Qualified Teacher, Upper KS2 Teacher, KS2 Teacher, Primary School Teacher may also be considered for this role.