Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Teacher – (Brent) Location: Brent, North West London Start Date: April 2026 Or September 2026 Start Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only A welcoming and forward-thinking mainstream primary school in Brent is seeking a passionate and experienced Year 5 Teacher to join their team from April 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to teach upper Key Stage 2 in a school that values high-quality teaching, collaboration, and staff development. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every pupil can thrive. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, where teamwork, open communication, and professional development are highly valued, and leaders are dedicated to supporting teachers at every stage of their career. About the Role As a Year 5 Teacher, you will: * Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons across the curriculum * Support pupils in developing strong literacy, numeracy, and foundation subject skills * Prepare pupils effectively for upper KS2 expectations and statutory assessments * Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress to ensure all children reach their potential * Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment * Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and senior leaders * Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and carers * Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and school events What We’re Looking For * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential * Experience teaching upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5 * Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and assessment frameworks * High expectations for pupil progress and behaviour * Excellent classroom management and organisational skills * A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development * A collaborative and proactive team player * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) What the School Offers * A supportive and approachable leadership team * A collaborative and welcoming staff culture * Clear progression pathways and opportunities for career development * Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities * A positive, inclusive, and well-structured working environment * A school committed to ensuring all staff feel supported, valued, and empowered This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Year 5 Teacher to join a thriving school in Brent from April 2026, where both pupils and staff are encouraged to flourish. If you are passionate about teaching upper KS2 and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you