Are you a creative and results-focused Year 5 Teacher seeking a role from January 2026? Do you want to join a Hackney primary that combines high expectations with excellent pastoral support?

Wayman Education is recruiting an experienced Year 5 Teacher for a dynamic school in Hackney. The Year 5 Teacher will plan and teach well-sequenced units across English and maths, lead targeted interventions, and contribute to whole-school curriculum development. This Year 5 Teacher post starts January 2026, with induction and handover scheduled before January 2026 so the new Year 5 Teacher can begin term-ready.

Position details

• Role: Year 5 Teacher — Hackney
• Start date: January 2026
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the role
The Year 5 Teacher will design lessons that deepen pupils’ conceptual understanding, lead guided-reading and reasoning sessions, and run booster programmes that accelerate progress. The Year 5 Teacher will use assessment data to prioritise interventions and to demonstrate impact to senior leaders. Based in Hackney, the Year 5 Teacher will be part of a collaborative phase that shares resources, moderates standards and supports professional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Year 5 lessons with clear progression and effective differentiation.
• Plan and implement targeted small-group teaching, tracking outcomes and adapting provision.
• Lead aspects of year-group planning and contribute to moderation across the school.
• Communicate progress and next steps to parents and colleagues in Hackney.
• Support enrichment and transition activities to prepare pupils for UKS2 challenges.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher with successful Year 5/KS2 experience and a record of improving outcomes.
• Strong subject knowledge, assessment literacy and confident behaviour management.
• Collaborative, reflective and able to start January 2026 in Hackney.

To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.