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Year 5 Teacher

Posted 41 minutes 54 seconds ago by Academics

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Kent, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME141
Job Description
Year 5 Teacher

Full-Time October-December 2026 Part-Time January-July 2027

Location: Gravesend, Kent
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time initially, moving to part-time
QTS: Essential
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Gravesend.

The successful candidate will teach full-time, 5 days per week, from October to December 2026. From January 2027 through to July 2027, the role will transition to part-time, 2-3 days per week, offering excellent flexibility for the remainder of the academic year.

The ideal candidate will:
  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
  • Be confident planning and delivering engaging lessons
  • Have strong classroom management skills
  • Be committed to supporting pupils' academic and personal development
  • Work effectively as part of a supportive school team
  • Have a fully enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS immediately
What the role offers:
  • Full-time teaching from October-December 2026
  • Part-time teaching, 2-3 days per week, from January-July 2027
  • A supportive and welcoming school environment
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development
  • A role offering flexibility for the second half of the academic year

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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