A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hammersmith is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join their Key Stage 2 team from January 2026. This is a fantastic full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to take the next step in their teaching career.

Year 5 Class Teacher – January 2026 Start
Location: Hammersmith, West London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London – dependent on experience)

About the School

- A vibrant, community-focused school with a strong reputation for both academic excellence and pastoral care.

- Rated “Good” by Ofsted, with particular strengths in teaching quality, leadership, and pupil behaviour.

- Committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity, and independence.

- Supportive leadership team who prioritise staff development, wellbeing, and collaborative working.

- Well-resourced classrooms and access to modern technology to support teaching and learning.

Role Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to a Year 5 class in line with the National Curriculum.

- Support pupils’ academic progress while also developing their social, emotional, and personal skills.

- Foster a positive, respectful classroom culture where all pupils feel safe and valued.

- Assess, track, and monitor pupil achievement to ensure strong progress is made.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues across KS2 to plan, share resources, and drive school improvement.

- Maintain effective communication with parents and carers to support pupil outcomes.

- Contribute to the wider life of the school through CPD, team meetings, and enrichment activities.

Candidate Requirements

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.

- Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, ideally with experience in Year 5.

- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage and inspire learners.

 - A reflective, organised, and motivated approach to teaching.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the School Offers

- A permanent, full-time teaching role within a supportive and forward-thinking school.

- High-quality professional development opportunities and career progression.

- A warm, inclusive school community with pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

- Supportive senior leadership with a clear vision and strong focus on wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the start of a child’s learning journey and want to be part of a nurturing school in Hammersmith, we’d love to hear from you.