Position: Year 5 Teacher
Location: Horley
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stage: Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5)

Year 5 Teacher Role in an Outstanding Primary School

An outstanding primary school in Horley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join its team from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive and high-achieving school that values creativity, pupil wellbeing, and exceptional teaching.

The school is committed to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to become confident, resilient learners and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

You will take responsibility for a Year 5 class, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.

The role includes teaching English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and foundation subjects while supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development as they prepare for the transition into Year 6.

You will create a positive and stimulating classroom environment that promotes independence, resilience, and high expectations for learning and behaviour.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to ensure excellent outcomes for pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class across the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons

• Assess pupil progress and provide meaningful feedback

• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment

• Support pupils’ academic and personal development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support staff

• Contribute to wider school life and extracurricular activities

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement

The School Environment

This outstanding primary school in Horley provides a nurturing and ambitious environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school benefits from strong leadership, collaborative planning, excellent resources, and a culture focused on achievement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Staff are highly valued and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2 or during placements

• Strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Passion for pupil progress and development

Desirable

• Experience teaching Year 5 or Upper Key Stage 2

• Experience working in an outstanding school setting

• Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities

• Experience supporting pupils with varying learning needs

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Year 5 Teacher role in an outstanding primary school in Horley starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.