Year 5 Teacher (12-Month Contract – Planned Absence Cover)
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Position: Full-Time Primary Teacher (Year 5 – KS2)**
Start Date: January 2026
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds within a nurturing, faith-based environment? A welcoming and well-respected faith Primary School in Preston is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is to cover a planned staff absence for 12 months, offering the opportunity to become fully embedded in school life and make a meaningful impact within our community.
About the Role
As our new Year 5 Teacher, you will lead a vibrant and inquisitive cohort of learners as they prepare for the transition into upper KS2. You will deliver creative, engaging, and well-structured lessons that stretch pupils academically while supporting their personal, social, and spiritual growth.
You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of learning and behaviour, fostering a classroom culture rooted in the school’s values and ethos. Working closely with a highly experienced full-time Teaching Assistant and a supportive senior leadership team, you will be encouraged to share ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to whole-school life.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
* Experience teaching within Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5, is desirable but not essential.
* ECTs and fully inducted teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.
* A genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing and inspiring pupils at a crucial stage in their primary education.
* Willingness to embrace and contribute to the values and wider life of our faith school community.
What We Offer
* Competitive daily rate: £161 – £198 per day (inclusive of AWR).
* A warm, inclusive, and supportive school community where staff wellbeing is valued.
* Access to ongoing professional development and a full CPD academy.
* The opportunity to be fully involved in whole-school events, celebrations, and faith-based activities.
* A well-resourced school recently graded GOOD by Ofsted, with excellent facilities across the site.
* Support from a full-time experienced Teaching Assistant in the Year 5 classroom.
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If you are a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is excited about shaping the progress and confidence of a Year 5 class, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where you can truly make a difference.
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