Primary Teacher

Year 5 Teacher - Richmond upon Thames

📍 Richmond upon Thames, South West London
🗓 Start Date: November 2026
⏰ Full Time | Maternity Cover
📢 Trials and Interviews ASAP

A friendly and well-regarded primary school in Richmond upon Thames is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher for full-time maternity cover from November 2026. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive Richmond upon Thames primary school and take responsibility for a Year 5 class.

The school in Richmond upon Thames is holding trials and interviews ASAP, so early applications are encouraged.

The Role

Full-time Year 5 class teacher position in Richmond upon Thames

Maternity cover starting November 2026

Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum

Assessing pupils' progress and supporting their individual learning needs

Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy

Working closely with support staff and the wider Richmond upon Thames school team

Attending staff meetings and parents' evenings as required

The Ideal Candidate

Holds UK QTS

Experience teaching in KS2, ideally Year 5

Confident classroom management skills

Organised, reliable and professional

Friendly and approachable teaching style

Available full time from November 2026

Able to travel reliably to Richmond upon Thames

The School Offers

Supportive leadership and a helpful staff team at this Richmond upon Thames primary school

Well-behaved, motivated pupils

Resources and support to deliver engaging lessons

A welcoming and inclusive working environment in Richmond upon Thames

This role would suit an ECT or experienced primary teacher looking for a rewarding full-time Year 5 maternity cover role in Richmond upon Thames.

Apply now for this Richmond upon Thames Year 5 Teacher opportunity - trials and interviews are taking place ASAP.

Reeson Education:

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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07