Year 5 Teacher – Permanent, full-time from September 2026 The inspection report highlights a welcoming and inclusive primary school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. Teaching is purposeful and well structured, enabling pupils to make good progress across the curriculum. Leadership provides clear direction and maintains a strong focus on safeguarding, pupil well-being, and high expectations for all learners. This Year 5 Teacher role offers a permanent, full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school setting from September 2026. The Year 5 Teacher will deliver engaging and effective teaching at upper Key Stage 2, supporting pupils’ academic progress and personal development. Qualified SENCOs are warmly welcomed, with the opportunity to contribute additional expertise to inclusive practice across the school. This role is ideal for a committed Year 5 Teacher seeking stability and the chance to make a lasting impact. Duties as Year 5 Teacher: Plan and deliver engaging Year 5 lessons in line with the national curriculum Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment Support pupils’ academic progress and preparation for the demands of upper Key Stage 2 Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs Differentiate learning to support pupils with a range of abilities, including SEND Maintain clear routines and high expectations for behaviour and learning Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning and consistency Contribute to inclusive practice across the school, drawing on SENCO expertise where applicable Communicate effectively with parents and carers as required Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times Ideal Year 5 Teacher: Holds Qualified Teacher Status Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5 Qualified SENCOs are welcomed and encouraged to apply Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and SEND support Confident classroom and behaviour management skills Organised, reflective, and committed to high-quality teaching Strong communication and teamwork skills Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!