Year 5/6 Teacher

Year 5/6 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026The inspection report highlights a positive and well‑structured school environment where pupils demonstrate strong behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. Teaching is purposeful and engaging, supporting pupils to make good progress across the curriculum. Leadership provides clear direction and fosters a calm, inclusive culture with a strong focus on safeguarding and pupil well‑being. This Year 5/6 Teacher role offers the opportunity to work full time within a supportive primary school setting on a long‑term, ongoing basis. The Year 5/6 Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons that support pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary education. This role is ideal for a confident and committed KS2 teacher who is looking for consistency and the chance to make a meaningful impact from September 2026.Duties as Year 5/6 Teacher:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons for a mixed Year 5/6 class in line with the national curriculum
Create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
Support pupils’ academic progress and preparation for Key Stage 2 assessments
Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
Differentiate lessons to support pupils with a range of abilities
Maintain clear routines and high expectations for behaviour
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning and consistency
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development
Communicate effectively with parents and carers where required
Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all timesIdeal Year 5/6 Teacher:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Experience teaching in upper Key Stage 2
Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to motivate and engage pupils of varying abilities
Organised, reliable, and committed to a long‑term role
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenWhy 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