Year 5 Teacher

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LocationLondon – Redbridge
SalaryOuter London - MPS
Posted07/01/2026
Closing date18/02/2026
Ref695e8a52ec8ef
HoursFull time
ContractFixed Term
Class Teacher | Experienced | Fixed Term | Good School | Long Term | Primary Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher – Primary

Location: Redbridge, East London
Contract: Long-Term (until end of academic year) with view to permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP / By agreement
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

About the Role

An inclusive and forward-thinking 4-form entry primary school in Redbridge is recruiting a confident and motivated Year 5 Teacher. This long-term position offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.

You will have full class responsibility and be part of a large, collaborative upper-KS2 team, benefiting from shared resources, consistent routines and strong leadership support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons that promote progress and independence
  • Take ownership of planning, assessment and progress tracking for your class
  • Prepare pupils for the academic and personal demands of upper KS2
  • Contribute to a consistent approach to teaching and behaviour across the year group
  • Foster a positive, inclusive and ambitious classroom culture

Person Specification

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching in Key Stage 2 (Year 5 experience desirable)
  • Strong curriculum knowledge and high expectations for pupil achievement
  • Confident managing behaviour in a large, diverse setting
  • Team-focused and committed to professional development

Additional Information

Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Year 5 class Teacher role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.

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How To Apply

To apply for this Year 5 class Teacher, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Year 5 class Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP. Please note- we can only respond to applications that have been successful.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Year 5 class Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Year 5 class Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Year 5 class Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Year 5 class Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Year 5 class Teacher role within 48 hours.

Year 5 class Teacher| Redbridge | East London
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