Year 5 Class Teacher (Half-term)

Year 5 Class Teacher

Start Date: November 2026 (after October half-term)

Location: Slough

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6 (Fringe)

About the role and school

Teach Plus is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Slough from November 2026, following the October half-term. This full-time Year 5 Class Teacher position is an excellent opportunity for a passionate primary teacher looking to make a positive impact on pupils' learning, progress and development in Key Stage 2. The successful Year 5 Class Teacher will deliver engaging lessons, promote a positive learning environment and support pupils as they prepare for the transition into Year 6.

The school is a well-established, multicultural primary school in Slough, serving a diverse local community and placing a strong emphasis on inclusion, respect, high expectations and academic achievement. The school promotes a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a clear focus on pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour and an ambitious curriculum that encourages children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team and a community-focused ethos that values the contribution of teachers, pupils and families.

This Year 5 Class Teacher opportunity would suit an experienced primary teacher or an enthusiastic teacher looking to develop their career within Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be confident in planning and delivering a broad, balanced curriculum, adapting lessons to meet a range of learning needs and maintaining high expectations for all pupils. If you are a motivated Year 5 Class Teacher who is passionate about raising attainment, encouraging curiosity and helping pupils achieve their potential, this could be an excellent next step in your teaching career.

Job Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the Year 5 curriculum, ensuring pupils make consistent progress in their learning.

Assess, monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using assessment information to inform future planning and identify areas for development.

Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes effective learning, positive behaviour and pupil independence.

Deliver high-quality teaching in core subjects, including English and Mathematics, alongside a broad range of foundation subjects.

Differentiate teaching and learning activities to support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs and those working at greater depth.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, senior leaders and parents to support pupil achievement, wellbeing and personal development.Qualifications/Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant qualification

Experience as a Year 5 Class Teacher or in a similar role

Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UKNext steps:

If this Year 5 Class Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

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