PRIMARY TEACHER
Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919
Pupils don’t need reminding what school is anymore.
They need pushing to do more with what they already know.
As a Year 5 Teacher, you will support pupils in developing independence, deeper understanding, and stronger learning habits ahead of their final primary year.
Key responsibilities
Teach Year 5 curriculum across all subjects
Plan lessons with clear structure and challenge
Support pupils to develop independence
Monitor progress and provide targeted support
Prepare pupils for Year 6 expectations
Maintain strong classroom routines
Work collaboratively with staff and parents
The classroom environment
Expectations are clear and consistent
Learning is structured and progressive
Behaviour is calm and controlled
Pupils take responsibility for their work
Skills and experience
Experience teaching KS2
Strong classroom management
Ability to challenge pupils effectively
Organisation and planning
What success looks like
Pupils become more independent
Confidence increases
Work improves in quality and detail
QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with upper KS2 experience
Supply Desk can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Out of hours on-call service
Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on for more information and Apply Below
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards