Year 5 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary role starting February 2026This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The leadership team is highly effective, ensuring strong teaching standards and a broad, engaging curriculum. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and benefit from a safe, supportive atmosphere that encourages personal and academic growth.Duties as Year 5 Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum for Year 5 pupils
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and support
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes learning and well-being
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share best practices
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to school-wide initiatives
• Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure the welfare of all pupils

Ideal Year 5 Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching Key Stage 2
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their best
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• A proactive approach to professional development and teamwork

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!