Job Title: Year 5 Teacher
Location: South Ockendon
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: Paid to Scale
Do you enjoy creating engaging lessons, building strong relationships with pupils and helping them make real progress?
Can you manage a classroom with a steady, professional approach and bring energy to Key Stage 2?
TeacherActive, one of the UK’s largest education recruitment agencies, is working with a welcoming primary school that is looking for a Year 5 Teacher to start in January. The school needs someone who can take full responsibility for the class, deliver high-quality lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
The successful candidate will feel confident planning, teaching and assessing in Year 5, supporting pupils of all abilities and working well as part of the KS2 team.
We are looking for Year 5 Teachers who have:
QTS and solid KS2 experience
A calm and encouraging approach
Strong behaviour management and good organisational skills
The ability to work well with teachers, support staff and parents
A clear understanding of the Year 5 curriculum and how to support different pupil needs
In return, you can expect:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through an easy onboarding process
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
Excellent rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can be confident your tax and National Insurance are handled correctly, with no hidden admin charges.
If you’re interested in this role, click APPLY NOW, and we’ll be in touch.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services