Year 5 Teacher - Hemel Hempstead

Choice Teachers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers are recruiting for a Year 5 Class Teacher to join a modern, welcoming primary school in Hemel Hempstead, starting after the October half-term break.

The school embraces an "Inspired Learning" ethos, with an ambitious, inclusive, vocabulary-rich KS2 curriculum built on aspiration, curiosity, resilience and respect. This is an excellent opportunity for an Upper KS2 practitioner seeking a supportive environment where pupils become confident, independent learners.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within KS2, ideally Year 5.
• Strong understanding of Key Stage 2 curriculum expectations and assessment standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class across the full Key Stage 2 curriculum, using engaging and structured teaching methods.
• Plan and deliver ambitious, vocabulary-rich lessons that encourage critical thinking, curiosity, and deeper understanding.
• Support pupils' academic progression alongside their emotional well-being and personal development.
• Assess progress, track attainment, and adapt learning strategies to ensure every child can succeed regardless of their starting point.
• Foster a calm, high-expectation, and supportive classroom environment built on mutual respect and positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively within the Key Stage 2 team and contribute to the vibrant life of the school community.

Job description

Year 5 Teacher - Hemel Hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £34,069 - £46,940 per annum (Main Pay Scale, depending on experience)

Year Group: Year 5 / KS2

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for a Year 5 Class Teacher to join a modern, welcoming, and forward-thinking primary school in Hemel Hempstead, starting after the October half-term break.

Built around a ethos of "Inspired Learning", the school is dedicated to removing barriers to achievement through an ambitious, inclusive, and vocabulary-rich Key Stage 2 curriculum. Grounded in core values of aspiration, curiosity, resilience, and respect, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Upper Key Stage 2 practitioner looking to join a supportive environment where children are empowered to become confident, independent learners.

The Role

• Teach a Year 5 class across the full Key Stage 2 curriculum, using engaging and structured teaching methods.

• Plan and deliver ambitious, vocabulary-rich lessons that encourage critical thinking, curiosity, and deeper understanding.

• Support pupils' academic progression alongside their emotional well-being and personal development.

• Assess progress, track attainment, and adapt learning strategies to ensure every child can succeed regardless of their starting point.

• Foster a calm, high-expectation, and supportive classroom environment built on mutual respect and positive relationships.

• Work collaboratively within the Key Stage 2 team and contribute to the vibrant life of the school community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has experience teaching within KS2, ideally Year 5.

• Possesses a strong understanding of Key Stage 2 curriculum expectations and assessment standards.