Year 5 Teacher (Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery)

East Sussex County Council; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enthusiastic pupils

Supportive staff

Professional development

Job summary

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery in Peacehaven is seeking a Year 5 teacher on fixed-term maternity cover until July 2027. The successful candidate will teach Year 5 with enthusiasm, delivering engaging learning experiences and maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement across the class.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you collaborate with a supportive staff to drive pupils’ progress.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent teacher with a passion for making learning engaging and meaningful.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have experience of successfully teaching in Upper Key Stage Two.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery.
• Deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
• Maintain high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Collaborate with staff to support professional development.

Skills

Year 5

Upper Key Stage Two

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: Full-time teacher's hours.
Working pattern: Full-time.
Fixed term for: until July 2027.

Closing date: Friday 27 November 2026, 12 noon.

Interview date: Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Contact details: Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Roderick Avenue North
Peacehaven
BN10 8BZ
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk

“Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school community. They understand the school’s values of respect, honesty, kindness, strength and responsibility. Pupils demonstrate these through their exceptional behaviour, conduct and attitudes to learning.” Ofsted June 2024

“Learning for Life”

Year 5 Teacher required

Fixed Term maternity leave contract until July 2027

START DATE:January 2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to teach in Year 5 at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

The successful candidate will ideally:

• be an excellent teacher with a passion for making learning engaging and meaningful
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team
• have experience of successfully teaching in Upper Key Stage Two

We can offer you:

• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development.

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.