Job description
Year 5 Teacher
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day
Start date: Term 2 (October Half-Term 2025)
Contract: Part-time, Temporary (Fixed-term to July 2026)
Are you a motivated and caring teacher looking for a rewarding part-time role in Upper Key Stage 2?
Do you have a passion for nurturing children's personal development as well as their academic progress?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a warm and inclusive church school located near Folkestone. The selected candidate will work as part of a job-share partnership, teaching a Year 5 class every Thursday and Friday. There is also a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to take on a subject leadership responsibility.
The school is a nurturing and successful school with a strong Christian ethos at its heart. They are proud of their caring, family atmosphere where every child is known as an individual and is encouraged to flourish. The school community is built on values of respect, kindness, and perseverance, creating a supportive environment where both pupils and staff are empowered to achieve their best. The successful Year 5 Teacher will play a key role in maintaining this inspiring learning journey for their pupils.
As a Year 5 Teacher, you will be expected to:
* Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons for Year 5 every Thursday and Friday.
* Work collaboratively with the job-share partner to ensure consistency and continuity for the class.
* Assess, record, and report on pupil progress and attainment.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes the school's values.
* Potentially lead a subject across the school, with a particular interest in PSHE using the Jigsaw scheme.
In order to be considered for this Year 5 Teacher role, the candidate must:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (Year 5 or 6 experience is desirable).
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Be a collaborative, reflective practitioner with excellent communication skills.
GSL Education offers:
* Excellent pro-rata rates of pay
* Direct links to local schools
* Access to professional development and training
* Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Part Time Year 5 Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.