Year 5 Class Teacher

• Year 5 Class Teacher
• Primary School
• Slough
• Full-time
• Permanent or Long-Term Contract
• September 2026 Start
• MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher looking for an exciting Year 5 opportunity in a supportive and inclusive school?

We are working with a welcoming primary school in Slough to recruit an inspiring Year 5 Class Teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach a motivated Key Stage 2 class within a school that places children at the heart of everything it does and is committed to helping every pupil thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. You'll create a positive classroom environment where all pupils feel challenged, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Working alongside a collaborative Key Stage 2 team, you'll have access to high-quality planning, shared resources and ongoing professional development, allowing you to focus on delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Creating an inclusive classroom where every child can succeed.
• Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Supporting pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and school events.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement and attendance.

The School

This vibrant and inclusive primary school serves a wonderfully diverse local community and prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to succeed. Staff are passionate about developing confident, resilient learners and place equal importance on academic achievement, wellbeing and personal development.

The school delivers a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum enriched with a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom, helping pupils develop curiosity, creativity and the knowledge and skills they need for the future. Collaboration is at the heart of the school's culture, with staff benefiting from strong leadership, shared planning and excellent opportunities for professional development. As part of a successful multi-academy trust, teachers also have access to wider networks, resources and career progression opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school (or be an ECT completing your induction).
• A secure understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• A positive, reflective and collaborative approach to teaching.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their very best.

Why Apply?

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative year group planning and shared resources.
• Inclusive school community with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Opportunity to teach engaged, enthusiastic learners.
• Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS.

Apply Today

If you're looking for your next Year 5 teaching opportunity in Slough and would like to join a welcoming school where you'll be supported to grow and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.