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Position: Year 5 Teacher
Location:Crawley
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stage: Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5)
An independent prep school in Crawley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join its team from September. This is a full-time role within a nurturing and academically ambitious school that values creativity, curiosity, and high-quality teaching.
The school prides itself on delivering a broad and engaging curriculum while preparing pupils for a successful transition to senior education. Pupils are encouraged to become confident, independent learners in a supportive and stimulating environment.
You will take responsibility for a Year 5 class, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.
The role includes teaching English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and foundation subjects while supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
You will create an inspiring classroom environment that promotes resilience, independence, and high expectations for learning and behaviour.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues, specialist teachers, and parents to ensure excellent outcomes and a well-rounded educational experience for pupils.
Teach a Year 5 class across the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum
Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons
Assess pupil progress and provide meaningful feedback
Create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
Support pupils’ academic and personal development
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and specialist staff
Contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life
Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement
This independent prep school in Crawley provides a warm and academically ambitious environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school benefits from smaller class sizes, excellent resources, specialist teaching opportunities, and a strong focus on pastoral care and individual pupil development.
Leadership values creativity, high standards, and professional development while fostering a supportive and collaborative staff culture.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching within Key Stage 2
Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Passion for pupil progress and holistic development
Desirable
Experience teaching Year 5 or Upper Key Stage 2
Experience in an independent or prep school setting
Ability to contribute to extracurricular or enrichment activities
Strong understanding of transition preparation for senior school
If you are interested in this Year 5 Teacher role in an independent prep school in Crawley starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.