Primary Teacher

KS2 Year 5 Teacher

Job Title: KS2 Year 5 Teacher
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time (One Term)
Salary: M1–UPS3 (£34,398–£52,490, pro rata)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate Year 5 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Harpenden for a full-time, one-term position starting in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a meaningful impact in a Key Stage 2 classroom. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that inspire pupils, encourage high standards of achievement and support their academic, social and emotional development.

About the School

This welcoming and inclusive primary school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school has a strong sense of community and places great importance on teamwork, positive relationships and pupil wellbeing.
Staff work collaboratively to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes both academic success and personal development.
The leadership team is supportive and committed to staff wellbeing and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons for a Year 5 class in line with the National Curriculum.
Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support continued learning.
Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and parents/carers.
Contribute to the wider life of the school.
Uphold the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply and will be fully supported.
Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5, is desirable.
A secure understanding of the National Curriculum.
Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
A positive, proactive and reflective approach to teaching.

How to Apply

To find out more, please contact Elina on or apply below.

We offer a £100 referral bonus for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment procedures as part of the appointment process. (AGY)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed