Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher – Full-Time | Hounslow | September 2025 Start

Position: Year 5 Class Teacher
Location: Hounslow, London Borough of Hounslow
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Contract

About the School

Educate Staffing is proud to be working with a well-established and inclusive three-form entry primary school in Hounslow to recruit a talented Year 5 Teacher for a permanent role beginning in September 2025.

The school offers a welcoming and aspirational environment, with a clear commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development. With a strong leadership team, excellent facilities, and an emphasis on professional collaboration, the school is an ideal setting for an ambitious teacher looking to grow and thrive.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take on full teaching responsibilities for a Year 5 class and contribute to the wider life of the school community. You will work alongside a supportive team of fellow Upper Key Stage 2 teachers, benefit from shared planning, and be encouraged to contribute your own ideas and strengths to curriculum development and enrichment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, reflective practitioner who enjoys teaching older primary pupils and is ready to prepare them for the transition to Year 6.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons in line with the Year 5 curriculum

• Provide a structured, engaging and supportive classroom environment

• Use assessment data effectively to monitor progress and adapt teaching

• Collaborate with year group colleagues and subject leads on planning and delivery

• Promote independent learning and critical thinking across all subjects

• Uphold high standards of behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding

• Communicate regularly with parents/carers and contribute to wider school events

Essential Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2, preferably Upper KS2

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through us)

• A solid understanding of the KS2 curriculum, particularly Year 5 expectations

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and motivate older pupils

• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

• Two recent professional references

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with end-of-key-stage preparation and moderation

• Ability to differentiate effectively for a range of abilities, including EAL and SEND

• Experience delivering cross-curricular projects or subject leadership

• A creative and reflective approach to teaching

• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular clubs or activities

What the School Offers

• A collaborative and ambitious teaching team

• Shared planning and weekly year group PPA time

• High-quality CPD tailored to individual career goals

• Access to mentoring, coaching, and leadership pathways

• Well-resourced classrooms and access to outdoor learning space

• Outer London salary weighting

• Excellent transport links and staff parking on-site

How to Apply

To apply, please upload/send your CV to abbie@educatestaffing.co.uk. Suitable candidates will be shortlisted promptly, and early applications are encouraged.