Year 5 Teacher
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time
Pay: £ – £ per day (depending on experience)
Are you a confident and motivated Key Stage 2 teacher looking for a role where your skills and ideas are truly valued? This Year 5 teaching opportunity in Hatfield could be the perfect next step in your career.
We are working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Hatfield, known for its positive ethos, respectful pupils, and strong community values. The school is seeking a committed Year 5 Teacher to join their team from January 2026.
You will take full responsibility for a well-engaged Year 5 class who enjoy being challenged and supported to achieve their best. The senior leadership team promote a culture of trust and collaboration, giving teachers the freedom to teach creatively while feeling fully supported.
What’s on Offer
1. Full-time role in a supportive, well-resourced primary school
2. Opportunities for creative planning and high-quality teaching
3. Friendly, collaborative staff and approachable leadership
4. Weekly pay through PAYE
5. Access to ongoing professional development
Key Requirements
6. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
7. Experience teaching Key Stage 2 (Year 5 experience desirable)
8. Strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum
9. Ability to plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons
10. Confident classroom management with high behaviour expectations
11. Experience assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet needs
12. Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting all learners
13. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
14. Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and want to work in a school that values your expertise, creativity, and professional judgement, this Year 5 role in Hatfield is well worth exploring.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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