Job Description

Year 5 Class Teacher

Hours of Work: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Term Time

Pay: £160-£210 per day

Location: Barnet

Job Type: Full Time, Long Term

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a vibrant and welcoming primary school in Barnet. This full-time, long-term role is set to begin in January 2025 and will cover a maternity leave through to July 2025. The Year 5 class is a delightful group of children, and you’ll be supported by a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant who works with a visually impaired student, ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed. You will have the opportunity to teach in beautiful classrooms with excellent resources, making for an engaging and fulfilling teaching environment. As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across a variety of subjects, ensuring that every child makes excellent progress in line with their potential. A key part of this role is to foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to excel.

About the school:

This school is a warm and supportive community, committed to creating an environment where every child can thrive. Located in Barnet, the school boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology, as well as outdoor spaces that allow for a variety of extra-curricular activities. With a strong focus on creativity, critical thinking, and personal development, this school ensures that all children enjoy a well-rounded education.

The staff team is friendly, highly motivated, and collaborative, with a culture of continuous professional development. The leadership team is committed to supporting their teachers, providing plenty of resources, guidance, and ongoing training. The school’s ethos revolves around respect, inclusivity, and excellence, with a true focus on each child’s individual needs and aspirations.

Application Requirements:

• A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• A passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering the personal and academic growth of students.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic teaching team.

• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons that meet the needs of all learners within the Year 5 class.

• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and abilities.

• Work closely with the 1:1 Teaching Assistant to ensure the visually impaired student is fully supported in their learning.

• Provide pastoral care, supporting students’ emotional and social development.

• Maintain positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on student progress and well-being.

Perks and Benefits:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fantastic school with an outstanding team of staff and state-of-the-art resources. You’ll be joining a supportive community that values professional development, offering opportunities for further training and growth. The school offers a healthy work-life balance, competitive daily rates of pay, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of your students. With excellent facilities and a school culture rooted in respect and inclusivity, this is a role where you can truly thrive as an educator.

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance