Year 5 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Croydon seeks a passionate Year 5 Teacher for a maternity cover from September 2025. The role entails planning engaging lessons, fostering inclusivity, and monitoring student progress in a supportive environment. Excellent opportunities for professional development are available in a dedicated community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Supportive leadership team

High-quality teaching resources

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced Primary Teacher with a strong academic background.
• Qualified to teach Key Stage 2 students.
• Energetic and reflective in teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned to the KS2 curriculum.
• Develop a positive, supportive classroom environment.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching as necessary.

Skills

Creative Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Primary Teacher

Job description

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31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Year 5 Teacher (Maternity Cover) – September 2025

Full-time | Fixed-Term Contract | Croydon

A vibrant and nurturing South London primary school is seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Year 5 Teacher to join their team on a maternity cover basis from September 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Primary teacher with a strong academic background who thrives in Key Stage 2 and is ready to deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences.

Year 5 Teacher | Why Join This School?

• A welcoming and supportive school community with a strong ethos of respect and kindness
• High-quality teaching resources and a well-structured curriculum
• Opportunities for professional development within a successful and collaborative multi-academy trust
• A dedicated leadership team focused on staff well-being and work–life balance
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who love learning and rise to high expectations

Year 5 Teacher | Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned to the KS2 curriculum
• Develop a positive, supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
• Build strong relationships with families and contribute to the wider school community
• Support the school’s values, promoting inclusion, aspiration, and achievement for all

If you are an energetic, reflective Primary Teacher ready to inspire Year 5 learners, we’d love to hear from you today!

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Year 5 Teacher role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Year 5 Teacher role.

Year 5 Teacher – Maternity Cover – September 2025