Year 5 Teacher | Primary School in Barnet | January 2026

Year 5 Teacher focuses on play a key role in guiding year 5 pupils through a vital stage of key stage 2 as they prepare for upper ks2 challenges and eventually transition to year 6.

What the role involves

• Play a key role in guiding Year 5 pupils through a vital stage of Key Stage 2 as they prepare for upper KS2 challenges and eventually transition to Year 6.
• Support all learners in Year 5.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging, and well-structured lessons that stretch, challenge.
• Use a strong understanding of the upper KS2 curriculum to deliver creative and ambitious learning experiences.
• Monitoring, assess, and track progress, using data to inform planning.
• Ensure every pupil makes strong academic gains.

Skills and requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally in upper KS2.
• A creative and reflective approach to teaching and learning.

Confirmed role details

• This is a full-time position, initially offered on a fixed-term contract until July 2026, with a strong commitment from the school to make the role permanent from September 2026.

Candidate fit

• classroom confidence, lesson planning, communication, and learner awareness

Additional role context

• A thriving and community-focused primary school in Barnet is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join their talented team from January 2026.