Year 5 Primary Teacher

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Primary Teacher to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Basildon, Essex from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate primary teacher to join a supportive school community and deliver engaging, purposeful learning to a Year 5 class. The successful candidate will be committed to helping pupils make strong academic progress while developing their confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning.

You will be:

• Teaching a Year 5 class within a mainstream primary school setting
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs and abilities of all pupils
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging their confidence and independence
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and the wider school team
• Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and wellbeing
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and participating in school activities and events

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within a primary school setting, ideally with experience teaching Year 5
• Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum
• Be confident in planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons
• Have strong classroom management and communication skills
• Be committed to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Work effectively as part of a team

ECTs with relevant primary teaching experience are welcome to apply.

The ideal candidate will also:

• Be enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about primary education
• Have high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Be adaptable and able to respond to a range of learning needs
• Have a positive and proactive approach to teaching
• Have full-time availability from September 2026
• Have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available

Think this could be the role for you? Apply now with your CV!

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with schools across the UK to place teaching staff into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

UCM Education is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding. All successful candidates will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks before commencing work