Year 5 Teacher - Hertford

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

Job summary

Choice Teachers is recruiting a Year 5 Class Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Hertford. The role starts after the October half-term break and involves teaching Year 5 across KS2, planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have KS2 experience (Year 5 preferred), and demonstrate strong classroom management and commitment to pupil development.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within KS2, ideally Year 5.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and expectations.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and high standards for learning.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, support staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class across the full Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, challenging, and age-appropriate lessons.
• Support pupils' academic growth as well as their social and emotional well-being.
• Monitor progress, adapt teaching to meet diverse needs, and track pupil attainment.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Key Stage 2 team and contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Skills

KS2 experience

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 5 Teacher - Hertford

Location: Hertford, 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 welcoming primary school based in Hertford starting after the October half-term break.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic primary teacher who is passionate about Upper Key Stage 2 education and eager to help pupils reach their full potential during a key year of their development.

The Role

• Teach a Year 5 class across the full Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, challenging, and age-appropriate lessons.
• Support pupils' academic growth as well as their social and emotional well-being.
• Monitor progress, adapt teaching to meet diverse needs, and track pupil attainment.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Key Stage 2 team and contribute to the wider 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 the Key Stage 2 curriculum and expectations.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and high standards for learning.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, support staff, and parents.

Why work with Choice Teachers?

Choice Teachers is an established education recruitment agency specialising in placing teachers and support staff in schools across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. As an approved supplier on the GCA (Government Commercial Agency) Supply Teachers & Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376), we offer fully compliant, vetted, and transparent recruitme