Are you a confident Year 5 Teacher who enjoys shaping upper KS2 learning and preparing pupils for the final year of primary school? An Outstanding primary in Southwark is seeking a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher to join its upper KS2 team from January 2026. The successful Year 5 Teacher will start planning and induction before January 2026, attend structured CPD in January 2026 and teach from January 2026 as a committed Full-Time practitioner.

The Year 5 Teacher role in this Outstanding Southwark school is both demanding and rewarding. The Year 5 Teacher will design ambitious curricula that deepen mathematical reasoning and promote fluent, critical reading. The Year 5 Teacher will use high-quality formative assessment to personalise learning and run targeted boosters. As the Year 5 Teacher, you will also contribute to enrichment — leading clubs, trips and transition work that help pupils flourish.

Why this Year 5 Teacher position stands out: the school has a strong track record of pupil progress and staff development. The Year 5 Teacher will be supported by excellent leadership, experienced colleagues and generous CPD — all in place to support the Year 5 Teacher from January 2026. The Full-Time Year 5 Teacher contract gives stability and scope for leadership development for the right candidate.

Person specification — Year 5 Teacher
We are looking for a Year 5 Teacher with QTS, strong KS2 experience and a track record of raising attainment. The Year 5 Teacher should demonstrate effective classroom management, creativity in curriculum design and the ability to communicate with families. The Year 5 Teacher will attend induction sessions in January 2026 and will teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher.

To be considered for this Year 5 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.