Year 5 Class Teacher

Job Advertisement: Year 5 Class Teacher (January - July 2025)

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Class Teacher to join a dynamic team for the period of January to July 2025 (covering two terms). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the educational journey of our students while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location: Bexleyheath (DA6)

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the Year 5 curriculum, ensuring all students receive the support and challenges they need to thrive.
• Planning and Marking: Take responsibility for general lesson planning and marking, ensuring assessments are meaningful and feedback is constructive.
• Parents’ Evenings: Attend parents’ evening sessions (scheduled on an inset day, so no need to stay late). You will also be expected to engage with parents regarding their child’s progress.
• Staff Meetings: Participate in staff meetings when required, contributing to team discussions and professional development.
• Teaching Assistant (TA) Support: Work alongside a Teaching Assistant (TA) who will be available to support you within the classroom as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2), ideally in a Year 5 setting. This is an essential requirement as the role involves working with children who are preparing for their transition to secondary school.
• Planning and Assessment: A strong ability to plan lessons effectively and mark student work in a timely and meaningful way.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work well within a team, attending staff meetings and collaborating with other professionals to support student development.
• Professionalism: We are particularly looking for candidates with experience and a proven track record. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) need not apply for this position.

Additional Information:

• PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) Time: Dedicated PPA time will be provided to allow for planning, marking, and preparation for parents' evenings.
• Parent Communication: Parents’ evening will occur during an inset day, meaning you will not be required to stay late in the evening.
• TA Support: A Teaching Assistant will be available to assist with classroom support where necessary.

If you are a passionate and experienced teacher who enjoys working collaboratively in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV to tom.norton@teachingpersonnel.com along with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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