• Year 5 Class Teacher
• Lewisham Primary School
• Full-time
• Start Date: November 2026
• Contract: Ongoing

A friendly and welcoming primary school in Lewisham is looking for an experienced Year 5 Teacher to join their team from November 2026. This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position within a supportive school with a strong leadership team and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.

The Role

As the Year 5 Class Teacher, you will take full responsibility for teaching and learning within your class, delivering engaging and creative lessons that support pupils of all abilities.
The school encourages teachers to work closely together on planning, resources and assessments and you will collaborate with colleagues across Key Stage 2 to ensure consistency and progression in teaching and learning.

The class has a range of abilities, including some pupils with SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL) and you will work closely with support staff to make sure each child receives the support they need. 

The school is looking for an experienced teacher with a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum who can plan and deliver engaging lessons, adapt teaching to meet individual needs and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The School

This popular and welcoming primary school is situated in a diverse residential area of Lewisham. The school has a friendly, established staff team who work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to achieve their best.

The school benefits from a dedicated and approachable leadership team, with a strong emphasis on supporting teachers and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. Staff are well supported, and there are opportunities for professional development.

If you are an experienced KS2 Teacher looking for a full-time, ongoing teaching position in Lewisham from November, please apply ASAP.

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.