Job Description
Year 5 Teacher
Location: Scunthorpe
Job Type: Temporary, 1 year maternity
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive (ECTs are encouraged to apply)
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified teacher to join a lovely school in Scunthorpe to work in a Year 5 class on a full-time basis starting in September 2025 until July 2026 initially. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, fostering a love of learning and helping each child reach their full potential.
The headteacher is looking for a teacher who has experience of teaching KS2, who has high expectations and is committed to raising standards, has strong interpersonal skills and is enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking.
You will also have a part-time TA in your class which you will be expected to deploy effectively within lesson and will share some planning with other KS2 Teachers.
Responsibilities:
* Planning lessons in English, Maths and foundation subjects based around the National Curriculum for Year 5.
* Delivering lessons to a class of children using a range of stimulating and engaging techniques.
* Marking work throughout the lesson and giving children feedback to check dependent on the school’s marking policy.
* Summative assessment as necessary.
* Attending staff meetings, training days and additional CPD.
* Building and maintaining excellent relationships with the children, teachers, support staff and parents.
* Differentiating lessons, bridging gaps and challenging high attainers, adapting as necessary.
* Supervising breaktimes.
* Deploying any support staff effectively within the class.
* Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding and reporting any incidents, disclosures or concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.
Requirements:
* Experience of teaching KS2, ideally Year 5
* QTS or PGCE equivalent
* Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Benefits of being employed by Reed:
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Weekly pay and a hassle-free payroll system
* Access to a Specialist Reed Consultant who will guide you through your application, interviews and throughout your booking
* Easy application for a DBS certificate
* Access to training
* Access to Reed Benefits (free eye tests, a health cash plan and Reed discount club)
If you think you would be suitable for the role, then do please apply by pressing 'apply now'.
For the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people, candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and references will be required.