Year 5 Class Teacher – Maternity Cover in Nechells

Year 5 Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Location: Nechells, Birmingham, B7
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Contract: Full Time – Maternity Cover (One Academic Year)
Start Date: September 2027
Duration: One Academic Year

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Year 5 Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity in a welcoming and supportive primary school?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and passionate Year 5 Class Teacher to join an Outstanding-rated primary school based in Nechells, Birmingham (B7).

The school has an Outstanding Ofsted rating and offers a very welcoming and supportive environment, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5, and be confident planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire pupils, encourage progress and prepare them for the transition into Year 6.

This is a full-time maternity cover position starting in September 2027 for one academic year.

The Role:

• Full-time Year 5 Class Teacher.
• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and differentiated lessons.
• Taking full responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 5 class.
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Preparing pupils for the transition into Year 6.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Confident planning and delivering high-quality lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Able to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

What the School Can Offer:

• An Outstanding Ofsted-rated primary school.
• A very welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A full-time teaching position for one academic year.
• A friendly and collaborative staff team.
• A positive learning environment with high expectations.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' educational development.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Year 5 Teacher looking for a new opportunity from September 2027, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this fantastic maternity cover opportunity.

Early applications are encouraged to ensure you don't miss out!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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