Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Teacher – Primary School

Location: Rainham, Havering
Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per year
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience.

Teach Now is seeking a passionate and committed Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming and well-established primary school in Rainham, Havering. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a large, well-organised community school with a calm, purposeful learning environment and pupils who are polite, respectful and eager to learn.

As a Year 5 Teacher, you will become part of a supportive team where collaboration, clear routines and high expectations help every child succeed.

The Role

The successful Year 5 Teacher will:

• Take responsibility for a full-time Year 5 class.
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the KS2 curriculum.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement and pupil progress.
• Use assessment effectively to track progress and adapt teaching.
• Work closely with SLT, support staff and parallel teachers.
• Create an inclusive classroom where all learners feel supported and challenged.

Requirements

We are looking for a Year 5 Teacher who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in KS2, ideally in Year 5.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A passion for raising attainment and supporting all learners.
• A positive, proactive and collaborative approach.
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum.

Benefits

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Clear behaviour policies and structured routines.
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression.
• A large, well-resourced school setting.
• An inclusive environment with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing.
• Collaborative colleagues and a welcoming school community.

If you are an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher looking for a permanent role in Rainham, Havering, we would love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.