Year 5 Teacher – Primary Academy | Sudbury, Suffolk

Marchant Recruitment; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy in Sudbury is seeking a Year 5 Teacher for a two-term appointment. The successful candidate will help pupils strengthen their subject knowledge and prepare for the increased expectations of Year 6.

Role includes teaching Year 5 across core and foundation subjects, developing reading comprehension, writing and maths reasoning, and contributing to year-group planning. QTS is required; experience in upper KS2 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching upper Key Stage 2 or a strong understanding of its curriculum.
• Can maintain high expectations while supporting different ability levels.
• Uses assessment effectively to inform planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Year 5 curriculum across core and foundation subjects.
• Develop reading comprehension, extended writing and mathematical reasoning.
• Plan lessons that encourage independence and critical thinking.
• Assess pupils’ progress and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Support pupils’ organisation, confidence and readiness for upper Key Stage 2.
• Contribute to year-group planning and wider school activities.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Assessment for planning

Differentiated instruction

Planning lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Role: Year 5 Class Teacher
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term for two terms
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A primary academy in Sudbury is seeking a Year 5 Teacher for a two-term appointment. The successful candidate will help pupils strengthen their subject knowledge and prepare for the increased expectations of Year 6.

The Role

Teach the Year 5 curriculum across core and foundation subjects.

Develop reading comprehension, extended writing and mathematical reasoning.

Plan lessons that encourage independence and critical thinking.

Assess pupils’ progress and identify areas requiring additional support.

Support pupils’ organisation, confidence and readiness for upper Key Stage 2.

Contribute to year-group planning and wider school activities.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has experience teaching upper Key Stage 2 or a strong understanding of its curriculum.

Can maintain high expectations while supporting different ability levels.

Uses assessment effectively to inform planning.

The Environment

The academy encourages independent learning, collaborative planning and consistent teaching across the year group.

Year 5 Teacher – Primary Academy | Sudbury, Suffolk Suffolk, England, United Kingdom